Perception Versus Comprehension of Bound Morphemes in Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing: The Pivotal Role of Form-Meaning Mapping

The findings of the study highlight the importance of distinguishing between perception versus comprehension of morphological forms. Successful comprehension requires form-meaning mapping, whereas successful perception requires only acquisition of form. Both theoretical and practical implications of the mapping component of speech processing are discussed, including the value of providing programs of auditory training that are meaning-oriented in nature.