Importance Hearing loss in children is common and by age 18 years, affects nearly 1 of
every 5 children. Without hearing rehabilitation, hearing loss can cause detrimental effects …

Increased awareness, interest and use of assistive technology (AT) presents substantial
opportunities for many citizens to become, or continue being, meaningful participants in …

Objective: This article summarises findings of the Longitudinal Outcomes of Children with
Hearing Impairment (LOCHI) study, and discusses implications of the findings for research …

Purpose: The objective of this overview of systematic reviews (SRs; umbrella review) was to
systematically summarize and critically appraise current evidence of cochlear implant (CI) …

Objective: This study investigated the factors influencing 5-year language, speech and
everyday functioning of children with congenital hearing loss. Design: Standardised tests …

Objectives: The authors conducted a systematic review of the literature and meta-analyses
to assess the influence of family environment on language development in children with …

This article summarizes the available evidence on pediatric cochlear implantation to provide
current guidelines for clinical protocols and candidacy recommendations in the United …

Objectives Although the prevalence of additional disabilities (AD) in children with a cochlear
implant (CI) is high, children with such disabilities are often excluded from clinical studies, or …

The introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia has changed
the basis of service provision for people with disability. This mixed-methods study presents …

Background This study examined language development in young children with hearing
loss and different types of additional disabilities (ADs). Method A population‐based cohort of …