Evolution of communication abilities after cochlear implantation in prelingually deaf children.

Objective: This study tries to evaluate different factors on communication ability outcomes in cochlear implanted children.

Methods: Communication abilities are studied using the validated APCEI-scale based on five components of the language: cochlear implant acceptance, perceptive language performance, comprehension of the oral orders, expressive language and speech intelligibility. APCEI-scores were calculated every 6 months for the first 2 years, then yearly.