Journal article
Developmental constraints on language development in children with cochlear implants
International journal of audiology, Vol.46(9), pp.512-523
01/01/2007
DOI: 10.1080/14992020701383043
PMID: 17828667
Abstract
Research on pediatric cochlear implantation has frequently shown that speech perception, speech production, and language outcomes are better for children who are implanted earlier in life than later. These findings are often explained on the grounds that earlier implantation takes advantage of a critical or sensitive period. This paper reviews the literature concerning sensitive periods within the framework of speech and language development. It particularly emphasizes two alternate mechanisms proposed for these periods: an experience-independent mechanism, and an experience-dependent mechanism. Based on this literature review we proposed that research in the field of pediatric cochlear implantation needs to carefully define what kind of evidence is needed to reflect a sensitive period for speech and language learning. The field also needs to consider designing studies that allow the viability of these two mechanisms to be tested. An example of such a study is provided within.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Developmental constraints on language development in children with cochlear implants
- Creators
- J Bruce TomblinBrittan A BarkerSarah Hubbs
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- International journal of audiology, Vol.46(9), pp.512-523
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- DOI
- 10.1080/14992020701383043
- PMID
- 17828667
- ISSN
- 1499-2027
- eISSN
- 1708-8186
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/01/2007
- Academic Unit
- Communication Sciences and Disorders; Iowa Neuroscience Institute
- Record Identifier
- 9984070629502771
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