Marc Marschark|Cathy Rhoten|Megan Fabich
Effects of Cochlear Implants on Children's Reading and Academic Achievement
Rochester Institute of Technology|Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children
article presents critical analysis empirical studies assessing literacy domains academic achievement among children cochlear implants variety recent studies demonstrated benefits hearing language speech implants leading assumptions early implantation longer periods implant associated higher reading academic achievement review however reveals although clear benefits cochlear implantation achievement young deaf children empirical results somewhat variable examination literature regard reading achievement suggests lack consistent findings might result frequent failures control potentially confounding variables age implantation language skills prior implantation reading ability prior implantation consistency implant use studies academic achievement beyond reading relatively rare extent performance domains mediated reading abilities directly influenced hearing language speech remains unclear considerations methodological shortcomings existing research well theoretical practical questions yet addressed provide direction future research