The Newly Implanted Preschooler - Ashley Garber, Mary Ellen Nevins

While cochlear implantation is available for children as young as 12 months of age, some children receive implants at a later time. These children have an excellent opportunity to catch up to their hearing peers, especially if they receive a habilitation program that takes into account their auditory and language experiences prior to implantation. The following HOPE Note addresses considerations for designing a comprehensive intervention plan for newly implanted preschool aged children.