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Factors That Influence Patient Progress :
No one is able to predict a child’s performance with a cochlear implant. We do know that progress occurs at different rates and degrees for cochlear implant recipients. Progress is dependent upon many factors:
- Age of onset of deafness
- Duration of deafness
- Age of implantation
- Number of electrodes inserted and activated
- Proper use and maintenance of the processor
- Consistent use of device
- Previous speech and spoken language development
- Neurological involvement
- Cognitive and learning abilities
- Exposure to meaningful auditory input
- Interaction with normally hearing peers
- Academic support services
- Family support
- Appropriate expectations of family, friends and services providers
- Appropriate aural rehabilitation treatment as recommended
- Consistent follow-up and monitoring by CI team
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