Psychiatric aspects of hearing impairments

Journal/Book: J Child Psychol Psychiat. 1997; 38: 40 West 20TH Street, New York, NY 10011-4211. Cambridge Univ Press. 101-117.

Abstract: Hearing impairment is a multifaceted condition with medical, social and cultural aspects. Children with hearing impairments follow many different developmental pathways, some growing up to join the Deaf community. Children with fluctuating hearing impairments are at greater risk of behavioural problems and language and reading delay. Children with permanent hearing impairment experience the same range of mental health problems as hearing children but their presentation, treatment and outcome can differ because of differences in communication and language use.

Note: Review Hindley P, St George Hosp, Sch Med, Dept Child Psychiat, Cranmer Terrace, London SW17 0RE, ENGLAND

Keyword(s): hearing impairment; psychopathology; children; deafness; MULTIFACETED TRAINING PROCEDURE; DEAF MEMBER FAMILIES; COCHLEAR IMPLANTS; IMPAIRED CHILDREN; BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS; OTITIS-MEDIA; ATTENTION DEFICITS; SOCIAL BEHAVIORS; NORMATIVE DATA; AUTISM

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