Implementation of perceptual channels in children implanted with a HiRes 90K device.

Conclusions: The increased spectral resolution that characterizes the HiRes 120 device contributes to improvement of performance. Discrimination and identification in noise are consistent with reports of improved perception under everyday listening situations.

Objectives: This work focuses on speech perception findings after implementation of current steering in HiResolution strategy of children implanted with Clarion HiRes 90K.

Schooling and educational performance in children and adolescents wearing cochlear implants.

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of cochlear implant use on schooling.

Design: Retrospective study which examined the educational characteristics, gap between chronological age and class attended, learning skills and quality of social interaction with peers and adults in 50 children with cochlear implants.

Methods: Structured interviews with parents, questionnaires for teachers, school report cards and psychometric tests.