Cochlear implantation update.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Cochlear implantation is recognized as a valuable intervention with important implications for the acquisition of speech perception and verbal language in children with severe to profound hearing impairment. Auditory rehabilitation, language intervention, and close coordination between parents, schools, and the implant center are necessary to maximize efficacy. Early identification of hearing loss, early hearing aid use and language intervention, and cochlear implantation by 2 years of age are positive predictors for language acquisition that can approach the levels of normal-hearing children. There are early indications that increased access to mainstream education and gains in quality of life are long-term benefits that render cochlear implantation a cost-effective intervention.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Francis, HW; Niparko, JK
Published Date
- April 2003
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 50 / 2
Start / End Page
- 341 - viii
PubMed ID
- 12809327
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0031-3955
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s0031-3955(03)00034-8
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States