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Lexical Processing of Children with Hearing Loss Using Bilateral Devices: Associations with Music Perception Skills
Lotta Keitilä1, Eino Partanen2, Suvi Stolt3
1Department of Speech and Language Pathology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland, lotta.keitila@helsinki.fi.
Summary
Children with hearing loss (HL) using bilateral devices struggle with early lexical processing. However, music perception skills positively impact nonword repetition and verbal fluency in these children.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Developmental Psychology
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- Hearing loss (HL) can impede lexical processing, affecting language development.
- Music perception is linked to better lexical skills in normal hearing (NH) children.
- Limited research exists on these connections in children with bilateral HL using hearing devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate lexical processing skills in children with bilateral HL using bilateral hearing devices.
- Examine the association between music perception and lexical processing in this population.
- Inform assessment and rehabilitation strategies for young children with HL.
Main Methods:
- Included 20 children (2-6 years) with HL using bilateral devices and 26 age-matched NH peers.
- Assessed lexical processing via nonword repetition and semantic verbal fluency tasks.
- Evaluated music perception and background factors using parent questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Children with HL performed significantly worse on nonword repetition (segmental and prosodic aspects) compared to NH peers.
- Better music perception skills correlated with improved nonword repetition and semantic verbal fluency in both groups.
- Early and extensive use of bilateral hearing devices was noted.
Conclusions:
- Children with bilateral HL using devices from an early age show deficits in early lexical processing.
- Assessing music perception is crucial for evaluating lexical development in young children with HL.
- Further research is needed on music perception's role in enhancing lexical processing for this group.
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