Speech outcomes in children with cochlear implants: the impact of implantation age on intelligibility, articulation, and phonological skills

These findings underscore the importance of early cochlear implantation during infancy. While early implantation is associated with improved speech outcomes, children with cochlear implants may continue to exhibit speech sound disorders affecting their articulation, phonological skills, and intelligibility. This suggests a need for ongoing, speech-focused intervention, in addition to general language support, with continuous monitoring and active family involvement.