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[Language and Hearing Disorders in Adolescents].
Anke Hirschfelder1, Laura Elisabeth Hahn2
1Campus Virchow Klinkum, Klinik für Audiologie und Phoniatrie, Charite, Berlin.
Laryngo- Rhino- Otologie
|November 2, 2023
Summary
Adolescent communicative impairments, including language and hearing disorders, hinder social participation and development. This article reviews these conditions and presents a case study on clinical practice challenges and potentials.
Area of Science:
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Adolescent Medicine
- Audiology
Context:
- Adolescence is a critical developmental period.
- Communicative impairments significantly impact social integration and self-identity.
- Vulnerable adolescents require specialized care for language and hearing issues.
Purpose:
- To review common language and hearing disorders in adolescents.
- To highlight the challenges and opportunities in clinical practice.
- To provide insights into effective patient management.
Summary:
- Discusses prevalent communicative disorders affecting adolescents.
- Examines the barriers to participation and personality development caused by these impairments.
- Illustrates clinical practice through a detailed case study.
Impact:
- Enhances understanding of adolescent communication disorders.
- Informs clinical strategies for supporting adolescent development.
- Improves care for adolescents with language and hearing impairments.
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