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Cochlear implants in children with mental disabilities (ARTICLE IN FRENCH)



INTRODUCTION: Nowadays, profoundly deaf children with associated psychotic
disorders can sometimes benefit from a cochlear implant program. These fragile
children who have a specific development need a reinforced observation and
follow up, and active parental collaboration.



METHODS: From a series of 8 children with psychotic disorders implanted between
1999 and 2006, we present 4 representative cases of our practise, which have at
least 3 years post implant.



RESULTS: The questions that should occur about the conditions of the cochlear
implantation are discussed in the light of the results of our observations. No
children deteriorated them selves. All of them use their cochlear implant
continuously.



CONCLUSION: Cochlear implant is a tool in a global approach towards mobilization
of communication resources in such children.



Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord). 2007;128(3):131-6

Silhol C, Bensimon A, Beaud MC, Guarella MD, Jonquières C, Durochat A, Sarabian
N, Giorgetti F, Delorenzi J, Pontet S, Ehret D, Triglia JM, Roman S



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