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How to Reach Cochlear Implantation by 12-18 Mo. of Age & Why You Would Want To (HOPE)

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1.  The only way to verify hearing aid benefit is through an aided audiogram True False

2.  If a child is not implanted by 18 months of age they will obtain no benefit from cochlear implantation True False

3.  Hearing aids should not be fit until reliable behavioral audiogram is obtained. True False

4.  Cochlear implant candidacy criteria does not include: Shows good auditory skill progress with hearing aids Family motivated to improve hearing No medical contraindications for cochlear implant surgery Profound hearing loss bilaterally

5.  Implantation by 18 months of age results in: Better speech perception outcomes Improved opportunity to achieve age appropriate spoken language skills Better speech production outcomes All of the above