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Auditory and cognitive development in a partially deaf child with bilateral electro-acoustic stimulation: a case
Josef Seebacher1, Franz Muigg1,2, Natalie Fischer3
1a Department for Hearing, Speech and Voice Disorders , Medical University of Innsbruck , Innsbruck , Austria.
International Journal of Audiology
|October 14, 2017
Summary
Cochlear implants helped a child with partial deafness develop speech, language, and cognitive skills by combining natural low-frequency hearing with electrical high-frequency stimulation. This approach also improved spatial hearing and intellectual performance over four years.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Pediatric Medicine
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Partial deafness, specifically high-frequency hearing loss with normal low-frequency hearing, can impede speech, language, and cognitive development.
- Cochlear implantation is a common treatment for profound hearing loss, but its application in cases of partial deafness requires careful consideration.