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Leila Monshizadeh1, Roshanak Vameghi2, Mehdi Rahimi3
1Otolaryngology Research Centre, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz- Iran.
The Journal of International Advanced Otology
|June 8, 2021
Summary
A new language intervention program significantly improved both language and cognitive skills in cochlear-implanted children. This cognition-based approach, focusing on attention and semantic memory, showed superior results compared to standard therapy.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric audiology
- Developmental psychology
- Speech-language pathology
Background:
- A strong correlation exists between vocabulary and cognitive abilities in children, including those with disabilities.
- Cochlear implantation aims to improve auditory and language skills in deaf children.
- The impact of targeted cognitive interventions on cochlear-implanted children's development requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel cognition-based language intervention program on the cognitive performance of cochlear-implanted children.
- To assess if this intervention enhances language acquisition and cognitive development beyond standard auditory verbal therapy.
Main Methods:
- An experimental study involving 60 cochlear-implanted children aged 20-24 months, randomly assigned to a control (auditory verbal therapy) or intervention group (AVT + new language protocol).
- Language abilities were assessed using the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development - Third Edition (BSID-3) language subtest.
- Cognitive performance was evaluated using the BSID-3 cognitive subtest five months post-intervention.
Main Results:
- A significant correlation (r = 0.76) was observed between language acquisition and cognitive development in the study population.
- Children receiving the new language intervention protocol alongside AVT demonstrated significantly higher cognitive and language performance compared to the control group (P ≤ .001).
Conclusions:
- The novel, cognition-based language intervention protocol effectively improved language acquisition in cochlear-implanted children.
- This intervention also positively impacted cognitive development, specifically enhancing attention and semantic memory, leading to better overall outcomes.
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