Validation of a Parent Proxy Quality-of-Life Measure for Young Children With Hearing Loss
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Laryngoscope 2020Summary: Hearing loss (HL) can affect individuals of any age.
However, HL in young children may result in longer-lasting,
wider-ranging consequences due to its effects on how
children learn and develop. In early childhood, children begin to interact regularly with their peers, learn to express their emotions, and communicate verbally. Thus, HL can affect speech and language development and consequently can negatively affect communication skills and social growth during preschool years.1,2 Ultimately, HL can affect personal relationships and decrease an individual’s well-being.
Hearing loss (HL) can affect individuals of any age.
However, HL in young children may result in longer-lasting,
wider-ranging consequences due to its effects on how
children learn and develop. In early childhood, children begin to interact regularly with their peers, learn to express their emotions, and communicate verbally. Thus, HL can affect speech and language development and consequently can negatively affect communication skills and social growth during preschool years.1,2 Ultimately, HL can affect personal relationships and decrease an individual’s well-being.