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Enhancing Outcomes for Children with Cochlear Implants: Key Findings and Clinical Applications

Enhancing Outcomes for Children with Cochlear Implants: Key Findings and Clinical Applications

As a speech-language pathologist, staying informed about the latest research can significantly enhance the outcomes of your therapeutic interventions. One such critical piece of research is "Le développement lexical précoce des enfants porteurs d'un implant cochléaire," which provides valuable insights into the lexical development of children with cochlear implants.

The study compared the vocabulary size and grammatical composition of 11 children who received cochlear implants at an average age of 15 months with those of normally-hearing children. The findings revealed that as the age of children with cochlear implants increases, their vocabulary size becomes more comparable to their hearing age rather than their chronological age.

Here are the key takeaways from the research:

For practitioners, these findings underscore the importance of early intervention and consistent auditory training. Here are some practical applications to consider:

In conclusion, the study highlights the potential for children with cochlear implants to achieve near-normal lexical development, given appropriate early intervention and consistent auditory exposure. By integrating these research findings into your practice, you can better tailor your interventions to meet the specific needs of children with cochlear implants.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Le développement lexical précoce des enfants porteurs d'un implant cochléaire.


Citation: Duchesne, L., Sutton, A., Bergeron, F., & Trudeau, N. (2010). Le développement lexical précoce des enfants porteurs d'un implant cochléaire. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 34(2), 132-144.
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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