Issues in neural plasticity as related to cochlear implants in children.
There is compelling evidence across species for a changing place code during development. This change in frequency organization may provide a mechanism for all elements within the central auditory pathways to receive the necessary stimulation to promote normal growth and development. We must take these normal developmental processes into consideration when deciding on the appropriate stimulation, training, and success procedures in cochlear implants in children.
Ryals
B M
BM
Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801.
Rubel
E W
EW
Lippe
W
W
D000818:Animals; D001306:Auditory Pathways / Q000502:physiology*; D002648:Child; D003054:Cochlear Implants; D003638:Deafness / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D007758:Ear, Inner / Q000196:embryology / Q000254:growth & development; D006309:Hearing / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D009473:Neuronal Plasticity; D013045:Species Specificity