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Early Communication Development of Children with Auditory Brainstem Implants.
Laurie S Eisenberg1, Dianne Hammes Ganguly1, Amy S Martinez1
1Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
|May 3, 2018
Summary
Auditory brainstem implants (ABI) offer a solution for deaf children ineligible for cochlear implants (CI). Early results show slow spoken skill development, emphasizing the continued need for visual communication support post-ABI.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Audiology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Auditory brainstem implants (ABI) are designed for deaf individuals who cannot use cochlear implants (CI) due to cochlear or auditory nerve abnormalities.
- A Phase I clinical trial is evaluating the safety and feasibility of ABI in young children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the study protocol for ABI implantation in children.
- To report speech perception, production, and language outcomes in children post-ABI activation.
Main Methods:
- The study involves surgically placing an ABI on the brainstem's cochlear nucleus.
- Speech and language assessments were conducted for children with 1-3 years of follow-up post-ABI activation.
Main Results:
- Spoken communication skills developed slowly in the assessed children.
- Visual communication methods remained crucial for post-ABI intervention.
Conclusions:
- Auditory brainstem implantation shows potential for specific pediatric populations.
- Further research is needed to optimize ABI outcomes and communication strategies.
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