Letter to the editor 26 October 2006 Dear Sir We are currently conducting a study on the use of cochlear implants in children with combined hearing and vision impairment (deafblindness). Children with deafblindness often have other disabilities and complex medical needs in addition to sensory loss. Published research regarding the outcomes of cochlear implantation in this population is extremely limited. The purpose of our study is to determine the impact of cochlear implantation on auditory perception, language acquisition, and receptive and expressive communication. We are very interested in learning about the experiences of cochlear implant centers that have worked with children with combined hearing and vision impairment. Speciﬁc areas of interest include selection criteria, rehabilitation strategies, and outcomes. To share information or learn more about our study, please contact: Dr Ella Taylor Project Director Outcomes for Children Who Are Deaf-Blind after Cochlear Implantation Project The Teaching Research Institute Western Oregon University 345 N. Monmouth Ave Monmouth, OR 97361 USA [email protected]. Cochlear Implants International Cochlear Implants Int. 7(4), 219, 2006 Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com) DOI: 10.1002/cii.323 219

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Letter to the editor

26 October 2006

Dear Sir

We are currently conducting a study on the use of cochlear implants in children with combined hearing and vision impairment (deafblindness). Children with deafblindness often have other disabilities and complex medical needs in addition to sensory loss. Published research regarding the outcomes of cochlear implantation in this population is extremely limited. The purpose of our study is to determine the impact of cochlear implantation on auditory perception, language acquisition, and receptive and expressive communication.

We are very interested in learning about the experiences of cochlear implant centers that have worked with children with combined hearing and vision impair-ment. Specifi c areas of interest include selection criteria, rehabilitation strategies, and outcomes. To share information or learn more about our study, please contact:

Dr Ella TaylorProject DirectorOutcomes for Children Who Are Deaf-Blind after Cochlear Implantation ProjectThe Teaching Research InstituteWestern Oregon University345 N. Monmouth AveMonmouth, OR [email protected].

Cochlear Implants InternationalCochlear Implants Int. 7(4), 219, 2006Published online in Wiley InterScience(www.interscience.wiley.com) DOI: 10.1002/cii.323

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