title: Perceptual learning and auditory training in cochlear implant recipients.
abstract: Learning electrically stimulated speech patterns can be a new and difficult experience for cochlear implant (CI) recipients. Recent studies have shown that most implant recipients at least partially adapt to these new patterns via passive, daily-listening experiences. Gradually introducing a speech processor parameter (eg, the degree of spectral mismatch) may provide for more complete and less stressful adaptation. Although the implant device restores hearing sensation and the continued use of the implant provides some degree of adaptation, active auditory rehabilitation may be necessary to maximize the benefit of implantation for CI recipients. Currently, there are scant resources for auditory rehabilitation for adult, postlingually deafened CI recipients. We recently developed a computer-assisted speech-training program to provide the means to conduct auditory rehabilitation at home. The training software targets important acoustic contrasts among speech stimuli, provides auditory and visual feedback, and incorporates progressive training techniques, thereby maintaining recipients' interest during the auditory training exercises. Our recent studies demonstrate the effectiveness of targeted auditory training in improving CI recipients' speech and music perception. Provided with an inexpensive and effective auditory training program, CI recipients may find the motivation and momentum to get the most from the implant device.
authors: Department of Auditory Implants and Perception, House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, California 90057, USA. qfu@hei.org
authors: Qian-Jie
authors: QJ
authors: Fu
authors: John J
authors: JJ
authors: Galvin
mesh_terms: D003054:Cochlear Implants; D012048:Correction of Hearing Impairment; D003638:Deafness / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013067:Speech Perception; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted
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