Consequences of Hearing Loss in Children

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on the consequences of hearing loss in children, focusing on developmental implications and challenges faced in communication and learning.

Auditory Perception

The ability to perceive and interpret sounds; develops differently in infants compared to adults.

Prenatal Auditory Stimulation

Sound exposure to a fetus; not essential for normal childhood development.

Acoustic Stimulation

The process of providing sound input; found not necessary for bonding or language acquisition.

Sound Source Segregation

The ability to distinguish different sound sources; infants struggle with this compared to adults.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)

The measure used to compare the level of a desired signal to the level of background noise; infants need higher SNR for similar performance as adults.

Informational Masking

Difficulty in perceiving a target sound when competing sounds are present; greater in infants.

Developmental Milestones in Speech Perception

Speech perception abilities mature over time, generally reaching adult-like levels by ages 10-14.

Cognitive Resources

Mental capacities that affect the ability to process information; younger children may lack sufficient resources.

Delayed Communication Skills

A setback in the ability to express and understand language; common in children with hearing loss.

Vocabulary Development

The process of acquiring new words; significantly hampered in children with hearing loss.

Academic Achievement

The level of education attained; often lower in children with hearing loss without appropriate interventions.

Social Isolation

The feeling of being disconnected from peers; more prevalent in children with hearing loss.

Emotional Consequences

The psychological effects of hearing loss; may include behavioral problems and feelings of unhappiness.