Late Diagnosis of Hearing Impairment and the Quality of Communication and Psycho-social Development of Preschool Patients: A Case Study Cover Image

Późna diagnoza niedosłuchu a jakość komunikacji i rozwoju psychospołecznego dziecka w wieku przedszkolnym. Studium przypadku
Late Diagnosis of Hearing Impairment and the Quality of Communication and Psycho-social Development of Preschool Patients: A Case Study

Author(s): Anna Czyż, Anna Michalczyk
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: hearing impairment; speech development; diagnosis, case study

Summary/Abstract: This case study shows the consequences of a late diagnosis and treatment of a child suffering from a chronic, recurrent inflammation of the middle ear, resulting in conductive, fluctuating, mild hearing loss. The article presents the child’s communication and psychological problems stemming from hearing difficulties. This study uses three diagnostic tools in order to comprehensively assess the individual developmental spheres of the boy. The final part of the article contains conclusions and postulates regarding the importance of early therapeutic care.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 7
  • Page Range: 164-183
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish