Prelingual Deafness: Understanding Early Language Growth
Defining Prelingual Deafness and Its Timing The term prelingually deafened refers specifically to individuals who are either born with profound hearing loss, known as congenital deafness, or who acquire a severe to profound hearing impairment before the critical period of language acquisition has been successfully completed. This threshold is generally established between the ages of […]
Congenital Deafness: Understanding Early Sensory Growth
Definition and Scope of Congenital Deafness Congenital deafness refers specifically to a significant or total inability to perceive sound that is present at the moment of birth. This condition is distinct from acquired hearing loss, which develops later in life due to injury, disease, or exposure. The term congenital deafness encompasses a wide spectrum of […]