When Cochlear Implant Outcomes Are Guarded: Developing Listening and Spoken Language Skills in Children

This talk reviews factors that affect a child's ability to use a cochlear implant to develop listening and spoken language skills. It addresses those children who present with multiple challenges for developing these skills. Goals and expectations are discussed along with therapy strategies.

This is a Recorded Course which requires either a Windows-based computer or a Mac with speakers/headphones to view. More information is available in the FAQs/Help section.

Length: 60 minutes

Cost: Free to View

Course Objectives:

• Participants will be able to list at least five factors that affect a child's ability to use a cochlear implant to develop listening and spoken language skills.
• Participants will be able to identify three auditory goals that are appropriate to focus on for a "challenged" child.
• Participants will be able to describe at least one appropriate expectation in the area of audition, speech production, and expressive language for a "challenged" child.

Course Instructor(s):
MaryKay Therres, M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Cochlear Implant Team