Pediatric Cochlear Implantation: Learning and the Brain

This book will move the field of pediatric cochlear implantation forward by educating clinicians in the field as to current and emerging best practices and inspiring research in new areas of importance, including the relationship between cognitive processing and pediatric cochlear implant outcomes. The book discusses communication practices, including sign language for deaf children with cochlear implants and the role of augmentative/alternative communication for children with multiple disabilities. Focusing exclusively on cochlear implantation as it applies to the pediatric population, this book also discusses music therapy, minimizing the risk of meningitis in pediatric implant recipients, recognizing device malfunction and failure in children, perioperative anesthesia and analgesia considerations in children, and much more. 

Cochlear Implants in Children is aimed at clinicians, including neurotologists, pediatric otolaryngologists, audiologists and speech-language pathologists, as well as clinical scientists and educators of the deaf.  The book is also appropriate for pre-and postdoctoral students, including otolaryngology residents and fellows in Neurotology and Pediatric Otolaryngology.

Table of contents (23 chapters)

Cochlear Implant Design Considerations

Pages 3-23

Wilson, Blake S., PhD, DSc, DEng, Drmedhc (mult) (et al.)

Cochlear Implant Candidacy in Children: Audiological Considerations

Pages 27-41

Gifford, René H., Ph.D., C.C.C.-A.

Vaccines and the Cochlear Implant Patient

Pages 43-48

Tan, Tina Q., M.D.

Medical and Radiologic Issues in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation

Pages 49-79

Cushing, Sharon L., M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.S.C. (et al.)

Surgical Considerations

Pages 81-95

Isaacson, Brandon, M.D. (et al.)

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Cochlear Implant Programming for Children

Pages 97-109

Teagle, Holly F. B., Au.D., C.C.C.-A.

Diagnosis and Management of Cochlear Implant Malfunctions

Pages 111-122

Zwolan, Teresa A., Ph.D., C.C.C-A. (et al.)

The Role of Electrophysiological Testing in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation

Pages 123-142

Gordon, Karen A., Ph.D., C.C.C.-A.

Speech Perception and Spoken Word Recognition in Children with Cochlear Implants

Pages 145-161

Kirk, Karen Iler, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (et al.)

Binaural and Spatial Hearing in Implanted Children

Pages 163-175

Litovsky, Ruth Y.

Language and Literacy Skills in Children with Cochlear Implants: Past and Present Findings

Pages 177-197

Nittrouer, Susan, Ph.D. (et al.)

Benefits of Cochlear Implantation on the Whole Child: Longitudinal Changes in Cognition, Behavior, Parenting, and Health-Related Quality of Life

Pages 199-210

Quittner, Alexandra L., Ph.D. (et al.)

Redefining Cochlear Implant Benefits to Appropriately Include Children with Additional Disabilities

Pages 213-226

Young, Nancy M., M.D. (et al.)

Cochlear Nerve Deficiency

Pages 227-235

Iseli, Claire, M.B.B.S., M.S., F.R.A.C.S. (et al.)

The Neuroscience of the Pediatric Auditory Brainstem Implant

Pages 237-245

Shannon, Robert, Ph.D. (et al.)

Cochlear Implants as Treatment of Single-Sided Deafness in Children

Pages 247-253

Friedmann, David R., M.D. (et al.)

Elementary Cognitive Processes Underlying Verbal Working Memory in Pre-lingually Deaf Children with Cochlear Implants

Pages 257-273

AuBuchon, Angela M., Ph.D. (et al.)

Working Memory Training in Deaf Children with Cochlear Implants

Pages 275-292

Kronenberger, William G., Ph.D. (et al.)

Auditory Training: Predictors of Success and Optimal Training Paradigms

Pages 293-297

Integrated Language Intervention for Children with Hearing Loss

Pages 299-312

Nittrouer, Susan, Ph.D.

Music as Communication and Training for Children with Cochlear Implants

Pages 313-326

Gfeller, Kate, Ph.D.

Early Intervention Programs: Therapy Needs of Children Ages 0–3 Years Pre- and Post-cochlear Implantation

Pages 329-340

Lartz, Maribeth Nelson, Ph.D. (et al.)

Educational Considerations: Supporting Children with Cochlear Implants in Mainstream Schools

Pages 341-358

Mellon, Nancy K., M.S. (et al.)