Speech perception results for children using cochlear implants who have additional special needs

Abstract

Speech perception outcomes in young children with cochlear implants are affected by a number of variables including the age of implantation, duration of implantation, mode of communication, and the presence of a developmental delay or additional disability. The aim of this study is to examine the association between degree of developmental delay and speech perception outcomes for a group of young children using cochlear implants. Forty-nine children who received cochlear implants at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital between 1993 and 2001 were assessed by an educational psychologist. The choice of test used for the psychological, cognitive, and motor evaluations depended on the age and..