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Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages
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Auditory and oral language abilities in children with cochlear implants: a case study.
Tatiana Mendes de Melo1, Jessica Domingues Lara
1Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Universidade de Guarulhos, Guarulhos, SP, Brazil. tmelo@prof.ung.br
Jornal Da Sociedade Brasileira De Fonoaudiologia
|January 12, 2013
Summary
Cochlear implants (CI) aid children with severe hearing loss. Early intervention with speech therapy significantly improves auditory and language development compared to CI use alone.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Pediatric Medicine
Background:
- Severe to profound bilateral hearing loss significantly impacts child development.
- Cochlear implants (CI) are a vital treatment for hearing loss when hearing aids are insufficient.
- Early CI implantation during auditory system neuroplasticity is crucial for optimal outcomes.
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