The Importance of Saccular Function to Motor Development in Children with Hearing Impairments
Author
Source
International Journal of Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-01-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Children with hearing deficits frequently have delayed motor development.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate saccular function in children with hearing impairments using the Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP).
The impact of the saccular hypofunction on the timely maturation of normal balance strategies was examined using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children (Movement ABC).
Thirty-three children with bilateral severe/profound hearing impairment between 4 and 7 years of age were recruited from a three-state area.
Approximately half of the sample had one or bilateral cochlear implants, one used bilateral hearing aids, and the rest used no amplification.
Parents reported whether the hearing impairment was diagnosed within the first year or after 2 years of age.
No VEMP was evoked in two thirds of the hearing impaired (HI) children in response to the bone-conducted stimulus.
Children who were reportedly hearing impaired since birth had significantly poorer scores when tested with the Movement ABC.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shall, Mary S.. 2010. The Importance of Saccular Function to Motor Development in Children with Hearing Impairments. International Journal of Otolaryngology،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shall, Mary S.. The Importance of Saccular Function to Motor Development in Children with Hearing Impairments. International Journal of Otolaryngology No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Shall, Mary S.. The Importance of Saccular Function to Motor Development in Children with Hearing Impairments. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2010. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512564
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512564