title: Language outcomes after cochlear implantation.
abstract: This article presents a focused review of language, speech, and comprehension outcomes in children with cochlear implants. Language acquisition with early-age implants and later-age implants are discussed, along with literacy and comprehension skills. A wide range of language outcomes is possible for children with cochlear implants, but many can achieve listening and spoken language skills at the same rate as their hearing peers. Appropriate auditory rehabilitation and parental guidance is vital for the development of listening and spoken language skills.
authors: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Listening Center at Johns Hopkins, The Johns Hopkins University, 601 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA. hganek1@jhmi.edu
authors: Hillary
authors: H
authors: Ganek
authors: Amy
authors: A
authors: McConkey Robbins
authors: John K
authors: JK
authors: Niparko
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019929:Cochlear Implantation; D003145:Communication Methods, Total; D006310:Hearing Aids; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007804:Language Development; D011932:Reading