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Cognitive development in children with cochlear implants: relations to reading and communication.
Björn Lyxell1, Birgitta Sahlén, Malin Wass
1The Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden. Bjorn.Lyxell@liu.se
International Journal of Audiology
|November 26, 2008
Summary
Children with cochlear implants (CI) show lower cognitive skills but can achieve good reading comprehension. Working memory impacts communication, highlighting educational and rehabilitation needs.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Audiology
Background:
- Cochlear implants (CI) offer auditory input but cognitive development in deaf children remains a focus.
- Understanding the impact of CIs on cognitive and communicative skills is crucial for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of laboratory studies on cognitive and communicative development in children with cochlear implants (CI).
- To analyze the performance of children with CIs on various cognitive tasks and communication.
Main Methods:
- Cognitive assessments were administered to children with CIs.
- Communicative development was evaluated using referential communication tasks.
- Phonological processing and working memory capacities were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Children with CIs performed significantly lower on most cognitive tasks, especially those demanding phonological processing.
- A notable proportion achieved reading comprehension comparable to hearing peers despite weaker phonological skills.
- Working memory capacity correlated with question types in referential communication tasks.
Conclusions:
- Children with CIs exhibit specific cognitive challenges, particularly in phonological processing.
- Reading comprehension can be achieved, suggesting alternative compensatory strategies.
- Findings underscore the importance of tailored educational and rehabilitation strategies for children with CIs.
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