Early Implantation: Children who receive early intervention and cochlear implants at a young age often receive greater benefit in learning and understanding spoken language as the brain is provided auditory stimulation during a crucial learning period.  This early advantage can lead to improved literacy and academic performance.

The following presentations were given during CI2016, Toronto and include the following topics: bilateral vs unilateral implantation, early intervention, speech/language production, sign language exposure and developmental patterns.

• A Longitudinal Study of Language Outcomes for Early Implanted Children with Bilateral Versus Unilateral Cochlear Implants: Julia Sarant PhD, Medicine, Australia
• Addressing ‘Type’ and ‘Dose’ of Early Intervention Provided to Children Using Cochlear Implants: How Much is Enough?: Sandra Lettieri, Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Australia
• Speech Perception, Production and Language Outcomes for Children Who Receive Cochlear Implants Under 12 Months: A Multi-Centre Study: Shani Dettman PhD, Australia
• Early Auditory and Communication Mode Predictors of Speech Production Intelligibility in Children with Cochlear Implant: Andrea Warner-Czyz PhD, United States
• Developmental Patterns of Psychopathology in Early Identified Preschoolers with Cochlear Implants Compared to Normal Hearing Controls: Anouk Netten MD, Netherlands