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Ivana Šimić Šantić¹, Luka Bonetti²

¹Department of Speech and Language Pathology, Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.

Journal of Audiology & Otology

|April 19, 2023

Summary

Cochlear implants help children with hearing loss access speech sounds. Outcomes depend on many factors, emphasizing communication competence over specific skills for a productive life.

Keywords:

Bilingualism Cochlear implant Communication methods Habilitation Language development

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Area of Science:

Pediatric audiology and speech-language pathology
Rehabilitation sciences

Background:

Cochlear implants are standard for pediatric hearing loss, aiding spoken language development.
Outcomes vary widely, influenced by audiological, personal, technical, and habilitational factors.
Prior emphasis on spoken language may risk language deprivation if not supported by comprehensive habilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss cochlear implant outcomes from a habilitative viewpoint.
To outline necessary efforts and resources for communication competence development.
To shift focus from specific skill achievement to overall communication ability.

Main Methods:

Review and discussion of existing literature on pediatric cochlear implant outcomes.
Analysis of factors influencing speech-language development post-implantation.
Habilitative perspective on communication competence.

Main Results:

Speech-language outcomes are multifactorial, not solely technology-dependent.
Combinations of factors can impede spoken language development.
Focusing on communication competence is crucial for broader life success.

Conclusions:

Habilitation is key to maximizing cochlear implant benefits.
Efforts should prioritize holistic communication competence.
This approach supports socioemotional and educational development for independent life.