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Unlocking Potential: Improving Language Development in Children with Hearing Impairment

Unlocking Potential: Improving Language Development in Children with Hearing Impairment
The introduction of universal neonatal hearing screening (UNHS), digital hearing aids (HA), and cochlear implants (CI) has transformed the lives of children with hearing impairment (HI). These advances, coupled with early intervention and auditory-verbal therapy (AVT), have allowed children with HI to develop language skills closer to their normal hearing peers. A recent study titled "Language Development for the New Generation of Children with Hearing Impairment" by Percy-Smith et al. (2021) provides valuable insights into the long-term development of vocabulary and social well-being in children with HI.

Key Findings from the Research

The study followed 231 children over six years, comparing their receptive vocabulary and social well-being to that of children with normal hearing (NH). Key findings include:

Implementing Research Outcomes

As practitioners, it is essential to leverage these findings to improve the services we provide to children with HI. Here are some practical steps:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides significant insights, there is always room for further research. Consider these areas for future investigation: By implementing these strategies and encouraging further research, we can continue to improve the outcomes for children with HI, helping them reach their full potential.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Language Development for the New Generation of Children with Hearing Impairment.


Citation: Percy-Smith, L., Wischmann, S., Josvassen, J. L., Schith, C., & Cay-Thomasen, P. (2021). Language Development for the New Generation of Children with Hearing Impairment. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10(11), 2350. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10112350
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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