Family Dynamics of Cochlear Implanted Children and Auditory Verbal Therapy

Author(s): Liji Antony, Hannah Baby and Dr. Muhammad Noushad V

Abstract:

Auditory Verbal Therapy is a holistic multi-dimensional therapeutic approach which emphasizes the development of listening and spoken language through play, singing, games, daily routines and all the enthusiasms of family life. A questionnaire based study including 15 number of participants, who were the parents of cochlear implantees attending Auditory Verbal Therapy at the hospital. A questionnaire containing 19 questions were developed in Malayalam. The questions addressed few aspects concerning family dynamics and its relation to child’s performance in Auditory Verbal Therapy. The questionnaire included free-response questions, fixed answers and yes/ no questions. The validated questionnaire was given directly to the parents who are accompanying children for therapy. This study demonstrated positive influence of family member’s involvement in Auditory Verbal Therapy. These findings will provide assistance during the initial counselling of the families before the enrolment in Auditory Verbal Therapy sessions.

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