The practice of leisure activities by school-aged children with cochlear implants: A description of the parents' experience
To date, the practice of leisure activities among children with a hearing loss, particularly those who have received cochlear implants, has been little studied. The majority of existing studies involve either children with motor disabilities, or intellectual disability/autism spectrum disorder. In this study, nineteen parents of children with cochlear implants participated in individual interviews in which they described their attitudes and actions towards their children in relation to leisure activities. The results show that parents are generally open to the practice of leisure activities. However, almost one-third of the parents expressed concerns about the practice of certain leisure activities. Our results highlight the importance of awareness of deafness and cochlear implants in all settings where leisure activities are practiced.