Early Sign Language Exposure and Cochlear Implantation Benefits

CONCLUSIONS:
This study provides the most compelling support yet available in CI literature for the benefits of spoken language input for promoting verbal development in children implanted by 3 years of age. Contrary to earlier published assertions, there was no advantage to parents’ use of sign language either before or after CI.

Source: PEDIATRICS - June 30, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Geers, A. E., Mitchell, C. M., Warner-Czyz, A., Wang, N.-Y., Eisenberg, L. S., the CDaCI Investigative Team Tags: Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics, Cognition/Language/Learning Disorders, Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders Article Source Type: research