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[Hearing disorders associated with vision disorders in children].
J Jakubíková1, E Feriancová, I Dzuberová
1Detská otorhinolaryngologická klinika DFN, Bratislava.
Ceskoslovenska Pediatrie
|November 1, 1991
Summary
Early diagnosis of vision and hearing impairments in children is crucial. A study found 6.7% of children with a single sensory impairment had both, highlighting the need for comprehensive screening.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Ophthalmology
- Audiology
Context:
- Child development relies heavily on intact hearing and eyesight.
- Early detection of sensory impairments is vital for timely intervention and support.
- Special schools cater to children with visual or hearing impairments.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of dual sensory impairments (vision and hearing) in children.
- To identify the causes of combined visual and hearing disorders in children.
- To emphasize the importance of screening both senses when one is impaired.
Summary:
- 6.7% of children in schools for the visually impaired or hearing impaired had impairments in both senses.
- Intrauterine damage was the most common cause (45.7%) of dual sensory loss.
- Other causes included unknown (25.7%), genetic (20%), and postnatal (8.6%).
Impact:
- Highlights the significant co-occurrence of vision and hearing loss in children.
- Underscores the necessity of a preventive examination of the other sense organ when one is diagnosed.
- Informs early intervention strategies and educational placements for affected children.