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Improving Language Outcomes for Children with Cochlear Implants: Insights from Recent Research

Improving Language Outcomes for Children with Cochlear Implants: Insights from Recent Research
The development of receptive morphosyntax is crucial for the language skills necessary for social and academic success. A recent study, "Morphosyntaxe rceptive denfants de 5 8 ans porteurs dun implant cochlaire," provides valuable insights into the morphosyntactic abilities of children aged 5 to 8 who have received cochlear implants. The study, published in the Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, analyzed the receptive morphosyntax of 14 francophone children with cochlear implants and compared their performance to normative data.

The findings reveal that children with cochlear implants generally perform significantly lower than their hearing peers in certain morphosyntactic structure categories. Notably, the study identified two distinct performance profiles among the participants: a small group of children who performed within or above normal limits, and a majority who performed below the normal threshold.

Key Findings

Implications for Practitioners

For speech-language pathologists working with children who have cochlear implants, these findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions. Here are some practical steps to enhance outcomes:

Encouraging Further Research

While this study provides valuable insights, further research is needed to understand the full scope of morphosyntactic development in children with cochlear implants. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this body of knowledge by conducting their own studies and sharing their findings with the wider community.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Morphosyntaxe rceptive denfants de 5 8 ans porteurs dun implant cochlaire.


Citation: Dubois-Bélanger, R., Lavoie, M.-H., Duchesne, L., & Bergeron, F. (2010). Morphosyntaxe réceptive d'enfants de 5 à 8 ans porteurs d'un implant cochléaire. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 34(4), 226-303.
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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