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Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages
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Perspectives on multisensory experience and cognitive development in infants with cochlear implants.
1Indiana University, USA. faganmk@missouri.edu
Scandinavian Journal of Psychology
|September 26, 2009
Summary
Infants with profound hearing loss explore their environment differently. This review examines how cochlear implants impact their sensory perception and cognitive development, suggesting future research directions.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Audiology
Background:
- Infants rely on sensory exploration for cognitive development.
- Sensory exploration in infants with profound hearing loss, especially concerning cochlear implants, is understudied.
- Delayed auditory input can affect multisensory integration and development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review sensory perception and cognitive development in hearing infants.
- To discuss the impact of cochlear implants on multisensory perception in infants with hearing loss.
- To propose future research avenues for multisensory exploration and cognitive development in this population.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of sensory perception and cognitive development in infants.
- Analysis of implications of delayed auditory access due to cochlear implants.
- Synthesis of existing research to identify knowledge gaps.
Main Results:
- Hearing infants utilize sensory exploration for crucial knowledge acquisition.
- Cochlear implantation offers potential for auditory input but may alter multisensory development.
- Understanding these changes is vital for optimizing developmental outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects of cochlear implants on infant sensory and cognitive development.
- Investigating multisensory exploration in infants with cochlear implants is crucial.
- Tailored interventions may be necessary to support optimal development.
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