Assessing the acquisition of the auditory, communicative and linguistic skills of a congenially deaf infant pre- and post-cochlear implantation

Author(s): Evans, R.

Journal/Book: J Brit Assn Teach Deaf. 1996; 20: 50 Topsham Road, Exeter Bolton, England EX2 4NF. Royal School for the Deaf. 8-23.

Abstract: This paper provides a detailed account of the auditory, communicative and linguistic development of the first congenitally deaf British infant (without additional handicaps) to receive a multichannel cochlear implant. Using lists of auditory objectives, a system of video analysis suitable for the presymbolic child and schedules of speech acquisition, the infant's progress was documented pre- and post-implantation. In addition to detailing this individual's achievements, the study provided much needed guidance on the utility of these fools in a field setting.

Note: Article HM Robinshaw, Roehampton Inst, Fac Educ, Downshire House, Roehampton Lane, London SW15 4HT, England

Keyword(s): SPEECH-PERCEPTION; MULTICHANNEL; CHILDREN; PERFORMANCE; EMISSIONS

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