Beyond Technology: The Interaction of Perceptual Accuracy and Experiential Factors in Pediatric Music Engagement

Conclusion: Better pitch perception was associated with sustained involvement in music lessons as well as better speech perception. However, familial involvement in music was of greater impact for sustained music engagement. Judicious choice of musical instrument also influenced persistence. The positive impact of familial involvement indicates that perceptual limitations associated with CI processing do not present insurmountable barriers to music engagement. Because music engagement provides normalizing social involvement and challenging auditory practice, the impact of parental involvement has implications for counseling parents of CI users.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ACIA 15TH SYMPOSIUM ON COCHLEAR IMPLANTS IN CHILDREN IN SAN FRANCISCO Source Type: research