Vocal Development in Young Children with Cochlear Implants: Profiles and Implications for Intervention.

Ertmer, David J.; Young, Nancy; Grohne, Kristine; Mellon, Jennifer A.; Johnson, Claire; Corbett, Kristin; Saindon, Kathy

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ERIC Number: EJ655511

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Publication Date: 2002

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Vocal Development in Young Children with Cochlear Implants: Profiles and Implications for Intervention.

Ertmer, David J.; Young, Nancy; Grohne, Kristine; Mellon, Jennifer A.; Johnson, Claire; Corbett, Kristin; Saindon, Kathy

Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, v33 n3 p184-95 Jul 2002

This article describes prelinguistic vocal development in two prelingually deaf children who received multi-channel cochlear implants at 10 and 28 months. The older child made rapid progress in vocal development, while the other showed slower progress Use of short periods of prelinguistic input for stimulating vocal development is discussed. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Cochlear Implants, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Hearing Impairments, Outcomes of Treatment, Speech Communication, Speech Therapy, Verbal Communication, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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