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Effects of Music Perception on Language Development in Children With Cochlear Implants: A Systematic Review
American Annals of the Deaf
|July 28, 2025
Summary
Music perception aids language development in children with cochlear implants (CIs). Music training can enhance neuroplasticity and bridge the language gap for CIs, improving speech perception.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Children with cochlear implants (CIs) often face challenges in language development due to difficulties processing multimodal input.
- Shared neural mechanisms between music and language processing in the brain suggest a potential link between music perception and language acquisition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent studies on the role of music perception in language development for children with CIs.
- To analyze effective music training methods for improving speech and language skills in children with CIs.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of 17 peer-reviewed studies published between 2014 and 2025.
- Searches conducted across eight databases using relevant keywords.
- Analysis of studies based on participant demographics, music training methods, and language assessment tools.
Main Results:
- A significant correlation was found between music perception and language development in children with CIs.
- Music training shows potential in improving speech perception and spoken language skills in children with CIs.
- Music training may facilitate crossmodal neuroplasticity, helping to close the language performance gap.
Conclusions:
- Music perception plays a crucial role in language development for children with CIs.
- Early music intervention can enhance neuroplasticity and visual-motor connectivity in children with CIs.
- Music offers a unique pathway to bridge language disparities in children with CIs.
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