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A toddler Who Received a Cochlear Implant Late is painting next to her mother and can Still Benefit From Cochlear Implantation.

How to Support Children Who Receive a Cochlear Implant Late

Children who receive cochlear implants late are unique. This article briefly describes hearing loss diagnosis and treatment guidelines for babies and young children, what is known about why some children are diagnosed or treated later as well as the impacts of unaddressed hearing loss. After that, we provide some rehabilitation recommendations for supporting this unique population of patients with cochlear implants.

A three-year-old boy named Jaiden plays as his speech-language therapist smiles.

Rehabilitation

Case Study: Overcoming Inconsistent Auditory Skills 1-2 Years After Cochlear Implantation

What can be done when a three-year-old child’s listening and speaking skills stop showing signs of improvement? What strategies can rehabilitation specialists use when a young cochlear implant recipient has inconsistent auditory skills and a short attention span? This case study provides insights that may be relevant for speech-language therapists with similar patients.