PERCEPTION AND UNDERSTANDING OF SPEECH IN PEOPLE WITH PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

The book "Perception and Understanding of Speech in People with Profound Intellectual Disabilities" is an interdisciplinary combination of knowledge from the fields of special education and speech therapy. The author, Marlena Białecka, has undertaken the study of an important and current issue concerning the perception and understanding of speech by people with profound intellectual disabilities. This publication combines knowledge from the field of special education (mainly concerning profound intellectual disability and hearing impairment) and speech therapy (with particular emphasis on speech development, the impact of hearing loss on speech, as well as central auditory processing disorders – CAPD).

• Interdisciplinary approach combining special education and speech therapy
• Original research on the perception and understanding of speech
• Analysis of brain factors responsible for speech understanding
• Assessment of the impact of hearing loss and central auditory processing disorders (CAPD)
• Implications for practice and postulates for further research
• Important and current issue for people with profound intellectual disabilities
• Detailed analysis of available literature

The issue addressed in this publication is of great importance as it concerns people with profound intellectual disabilities who often face difficulties in communication. The author, taking into account the existing knowledge in this area, thoroughly analyzed the available literature, designed and conducted interesting studies, compared the results of her work with previous research results, and on this basis, wrote implications for practice and postulates for further research. This book is a valuable source of knowledge for special educators, speech therapists, psychologists, and all those interested in the issue of intellectual disability.

This research focuses on assessing the state of perception and understanding of speech in people with profound intellectual disabilities. The studies include selected brain factors responsible for speech understanding (phonemic hearing and short-term auditory memory) and the assessment of other factors that may affect its understanding, such as hearing loss and central auditory processing disorders (CAPD). The author presents an original research method and uses numerous tools to achieve the set goal and find answers to research questions. The value of the book is particularly evident in its interdisciplinary nature.

Impuls Publishing House, known for scientific and specialized publications, offers readers another valuable item. The book has 340 pages, a format of 234x160 mm, and a paperback cover. The year of publication is 2025. It is a must-have for anyone dealing with the issue of intellectual disability and communication.