Communication Assessment and Intervention: Implications for Pediatric Hearing Loss
Lori L Bobsin1, K Todd Houston2
1Aural Habilitation Program, University of Virginia Cochlear Implant Program, University of Virginia Health System, 415 Ray C. Hunt Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA.
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|October 8, 2015
Summary
Early intervention and modern hearing technology help children with hearing loss achieve speech and language milestones comparable to hearing peers. A coordinated system ensures optimal outcomes for these children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric audiology
- Developmental pediatrics
- Speech-language pathology
Background:
- Children with hearing loss historically faced significant delays in speech and language development.
- These developmental gaps impacted social, educational, and vocational participation.
- Early identification and intervention are crucial for mitigating these disparities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the impact of early identification and intervention on speech and language development in children with hearing loss.
- To emphasize the role of current hearing technology in achieving developmental milestones.
- To advocate for a robust early intervention system for optimal child outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical data on speech and language development in children with hearing loss.
- Analysis of the efficacy of current hearing technologies.
- Examination of the components of effective early intervention systems.
Main Results:
- Early identification and intervention, combined with advanced hearing technology, enable children with hearing loss to reach speech and language milestones at rates similar to their hearing peers.
- The gap in development can be significantly reduced or eliminated.
- Children can achieve greater participation in social, educational, and vocational activities.
Conclusions:
- Modern hearing technology and timely intervention are transformative for children with hearing loss.
- A comprehensive early intervention system is essential for providing families with information and coordinating professional efforts.
- These combined approaches are key to ensuring children with hearing loss reach their full potential.
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