News tagged with deaf children

The road to language learning is iconic

Languages are highly complex systems and yet most children seem to acquire language easily, even in the absence of formal instruction. New research on young children's use of British Sign Language (BSL) sheds light on one ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Nov 13, 2012 | 4.7 / 5 (3) | 0 |

Study shows significant language progress after two cochlear implants

(Medical Xpress) -- An ongoing study of 45 deaf children who had two cochlear implants finds that their language skills are within the normal range. Cochlear implants replace the eardrum by delivering an electric signal from ...

Medical research Oct 25, 2011 | 5 / 5 (2) | 0

Early exposure to language for deaf children

(Medical Xpress) -- Most agree that the earlier you expose a child to a language, the easier it is for that child to pick it up. The same rules apply for deaf children.

Psychology & Psychiatry Jun 05, 2012 | 4.5 / 5 (2) | 0

Study shows benefits of cochlear implants in deaf babies with developmental delays

(Medical Xpress) -- Doctors should reconsider the common practice of avoiding the use of cochlear implants in deaf children with developmental delays, according to a new study from the Stanford University ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Aug 01, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0 |

Novel approach to treating glue ear could save children from surgery

A new trial is underway to determine if a short course of oral steroids can improve the hearing of children suffering from glue ear, thanks to a £1.3M research grant awarded to scientists at Cardiff University.