Cochlear Implant in Deaf Children with Autism Can Improve Language Skills and Social Engagement
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoRestoring hearing through cochlear implantation for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can help them understand spoken language and enhance social interactions, according to a study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The study reported long-term outcomes of the largest number of children with ASD who received a cochlear implant, with mean follow-up of 10.5 years.