Research Database

Home auditory environments of children with cochlear implants and children with normal hearing

Topic:

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Journal/Publication:

Ear and Hearing

Year:

2021
Participant Age Range:
11 –
33 months

Sample Size:

41

Participant Language:

English, ASL

Abstract:

Objectives: Early home auditory environment plays an important role in children’s spoken language development and overall well-being. This study explored differences in the home auditory environment experienced by children with cochlear implants (CIs) relative to children with normal hearing (NH).