Dettman, S. J.; Barker, E. J.; Dowell, R. C.; Dawson, P. W.; Blamey, P. J.; Clark, Graeme M.
(
1995)
With increasing numbers of implanted children under the age of 4 years, numerous researchers have reminded us of the need for valid, sensitive, and reliable tests of developing speech perception.1,2 In addition to studies of the efficacy of implanted prostheses, there is a need to investigate the many variables that influence children's communicative performance, such as changes in speech-coding strategy, updated speech-processing systems, the effects of various training regimens, and the selection of educational and communication modes.