Résumé
During adolescence, the identity is constructed and the communication changes. The cochlear implant may disturb the identity's construction. The restrictions and advantages may be misunderstood due to the communication difficulties. It is important to take time to discuss and explain the limits of this hearing aid. It must not be perceived as a miracle resolving all auditory and oral communication problems. The hearing aid is effective for motivated and informed adolescents. The outcome depends on the level of auditory experience and oral language development before implantation. It can be very positive (full article translated in english available on www.ent-review.com).
Titre traduit de la contribution | Adolescence and cochlear implant |
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langue originale | Français |
Pages (de - à) | 211-214 |
Nombre de pages | 4 |
journal | Revue de Laryngologie Otologie Rhinologie |
Volume | 125 |
Numéro de publication | 4 |
Etat de la publication | Publié - 1 déc. 2004 |
Modification externe | Oui |
mots-clés
- Adolescent
- Cochlear implant
- Communication
- Deafness
- Identity
- Results