Factors Influencing Spoken Language Outcomes in Children following Early Cochlear Implantation

Factors Influencing Spoken Language Outcomes in Children following Early Cochlear Implantation Geers AE Møller AR (ed): Cochlear and Brainstem Implants. Adv Otorhinolaryngol. Basel, Karger, 2006, vol 64, pp 50-65 (DOI: 10.1159/000094644) from http://content.karger.com/produktedb/produkte.asp?doi=10.1159/000094644&typ=pdf Article (PDF 88 KB)      Free Preview    Medline Abstract (ID 16891836) Abstract: Development of spoken language is an objective of virtually all English-based educational programs for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The primary goal of pediatric cochlear implantation is to provide critical speech information to the child’s auditory system and brain to maximize the chances of developing spoken language. Cochlear implants have the potential to accomplish for profoundly deaf children what the electronic hearing aid made possible for hard of hearing children more than 50 years ago. Though the cochlear implant does not allow for hearing of the same quality as that experienced by persons without a hearing loss, it nonetheless has revolutionized the experience of spoken language acquisition for deaf children. However, the variability in performance remains quite high, with limited explanation as to the reasons for good and poor outcomes. Evaluating the success of cochlear implantation requires careful consideration of intervening variables, the characteristics of which are changing with advances in technology and clinical practice. Improvement in speech coding strategies, implantation at younger ages and in children with greater preimplant residual hearing, and rehabilitation focused on speech and auditory skill development are leading to a larger proportion of children approaching spoken language levels of hearing age-mates.

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Thank you, Daddy Reynold Pugay!

we were gifted yesterday, Sept 19, 2009, with 2 US Embassy 2010 calendars and readings about the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall by Daddy Reynold, Lance’s father.

we thank you for your thoughtfulness!  early christmas gift to us!!!

Executive Summary of Joint Committee on Infant Hearing Year 2007 Position Statement: Principles and Guidelines for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Programs

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/EHDI/documents/ExecSummFINAL.pdf

Joshua makes it in the top 8!

Cheers to Joshua Nera, teenage son of Papa Julius and Mama Carol…for making it in the top 8 for the 1st Quarter of his Freshman year in Valley View, Cainta! His class is composed of 18 students.

Happiness and a Fulfilling Life

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I [Jesus Christ] have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”1

Jose Addison said that the “three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

These ideas certainly are a great start but to discover lasting happiness and have a fulfilling life I would suggest having and achieving the following:

A noble God-given life purpose for which to believe in and live for—a purpose that is far bigger than yourself

A worthy cause into which you can put your best efforts

A worthwhile goal and the employment of all your powers for the achievement of that goal

The resolution of impaired relationships—forgiving any and all who have ever hurt you and obtaining forgiveness for any and all you may have hurt

The resolution of all super-charged repressed negative emotions

Loving relationships, and most important of all

A loving relationship with God through Jesus Christ—knowing your sins are forgiven with the promised hope of eternal life in Heaven with God at the end of life’s journey.*

Suggested prayer: “Dear God, please help me to discover my God-given life purpose and, with your help, fulfill it to the best of my ability for your glory. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus’ name, amen.”

From Daily Encounter: A Daily Inspirational Sept 1, 2009