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Published on: March 24, 2023

Task-dependent auditory memory performance in children using cochlear implant.

Shweta Deshpande¹, C S Vanaja¹

¹Department of Audiology, School of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, India.

Cochlear Implants International

|June 27, 2026

Summary

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The picture-pointing response task improves auditory memory scores in children with cochlear implants and typically developing children. This method is especially beneficial for tasks with high auditory demand and cognitive load.

Keywords:

Hearing loss auditory stimulation cochlear implant cognitive ability memory and sequencing pediatric audiology picture pointing response verbal recall

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Area of Science:

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Audiology

Background:

Auditory memory is crucial for language development.
Children with cochlear implants (CIs) may experience challenges with auditory processing.
Assessing auditory memory in CIs requires appropriate testing methods.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare auditory memory scores using verbal vs. picture-pointing response modes.
To evaluate performance in children with CIs versus typically developing (TD) children.
To determine the impact of response mode on auditory memory under varying cognitive loads.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional study involving 53 children with unilateral CIs and 53 age-matched TD children.
Administered a short-term auditory memory test with word sequences (2-5 words).
Participants completed verbal recall and picture-pointing tasks in separate sessions.

Main Results:

Picture-pointing tasks yielded significantly higher auditory memory scores than verbal recall (P < 0.05).
This difference was more pronounced with increased auditory demand and cognitive load.
Children with CIs showed lower auditory memory scores compared to TD peers (P < 0.05).

Conclusions:

The response mode significantly influences short-term auditory memory test performance.
Picture-pointing tasks are more effective for assessing auditory memory in children, particularly those with CIs.
Findings highlight the importance of selecting appropriate assessment tools for pediatric audiology.