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[Deviant language development following cochlear implantation? Applicability of the parent questionnaire ELFRA-2].
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HNO [HNO] 2010 Dec; Vol. 58 (12), pp. 1208-16. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Background: The parent questionnaire ELFRA-2 is considered a valid tool for early detection of delayed language development in 2-year-old children. Applicability for children treated with cochlear implants (CI) is to be investigated.<br />Methods: By means of the ELFRA-2 we documented longitudinally for up to 24 months post implantation language development in 27 children treated before 3 years of age. The critical developmental criteria (related to age) were applied to CI children (related to duration of CI use) and gender-related normative data were taken as a reference.<br />Results: Only two boys were identified as showing a language delay after 2 years of CI use. However, using normative data 11-44% of the children performed below average. Development in girls was faster than in boys. The influence of preoperative hearing experience declined over time.<br />Conclusion: The critical developmental criteria of ELFRA-2 have proved to be unreliable for the identification of varying development after CI. Modified and gender-related evaluation is necessary.
Details
- Language :
- German
- ISSN :
- 1433-0458
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- HNO
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20652209
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00106-010-2142-6