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Hearing loss in speech-language delayed children.

I M Psarommatis1, E Goritsa, D Douniadakis

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Children's Hospital of Athens, 'P. & A. Kyriakou', Thivon & Livadias Street, 11527 Goudi, Athens, Greece. ipsar@internet.gr

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|May 4, 2001
PubMed
Summary

A significant percentage of children with speech-language delay have undiagnosed hearing loss. Early audiological assessment is crucial for timely intervention in these cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Audiology
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Infant communication develops early, but true words emerge around 12-15 months.
  • Delayed or absent language development is common in childhood and has various causes.
  • Hearing is a critical factor in the language acquisition process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of hearing impairment in children with speech-language delay.
  • To assess the percentage of hearing-impaired children among phenotypically healthy individuals with speech-language delay.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 654 apparently healthy children with speech-language delay was selected.
  • These children underwent comprehensive audiological assessments.
  • Hearing thresholds were evaluated to identify hearing loss.

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Main Results:

  • 13.3% of the children studied exhibited some degree of hearing loss.
  • Sensorineural hearing impairment was diagnosed in 8.4% of cases.
  • Conductive hearing loss was identified in 4.9% of cases.

Conclusions:

  • A high prevalence of hearing impairment exists in children with speech-language delay.
  • Routine audiological evaluation is recommended for all children with speech-language delay, regardless of other health indicators.
  • Early detection of hearing loss facilitates prompt management and intervention.