Hearing loss in children with cochlear implants. Auditory Verbal Therapy and family counseling
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Introduction: hearing loss is one of the sensory disorders with the most negative impact on an individual's cognitive development. Conventional hearing aids are effective in treating most hearing impairments, but some patients fail to recognize words. Cochlear implants are the current alternative for these patients.
Case Presentation: we present the case of a 7-year-eleven-month-old, white, female patient with no family history of pathology, with delayed language development due to congenital bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss. After being diagnosed early with this condition, she was included in the National Cochlear Implant Program to improve her hearing skills. After surgery, the child was started on auditory-verbal therapy to develop listening skills and establish accurate speech comprehension, with family counseling.
Conclusions: the success of cochlear implants and auditory-verbal therapy depends on a multidisciplinary approach involving healthcare professionals, therapists, and, especially, families. Collaboration among all these stakeholders is vital to maximizing the child's potential, ensuring they receive the necessary support to thrive in their auditory and linguistic development. Education and ongoing adaptation are key to addressing challenges and celebrating achievements along the way.
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