Hearing loss in Down's syndrome. A treatable handicap more common than generally recognized.
Clin Pediatr (Phila), 1979/2;18(2):116-8.
Balkany TJ, Downs MP, Jafek BW, Krajicek MJ
PMID: 153815
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Abstract
Significant hearing loss was found in about two-thirds of a series of 107 individuals with Down's syndrome. Hearing loss of that degree causes retardation of speech, language and intellectual development in normal children. Down's children are presumably affected even more by this sensory deprivation and without correction are prevented from reaching their full potential.
MeSH terms
Adolescent; Adult; Child; Child Development; Child, Preschool; Down Syndrome; Female; Hearing Loss; Hearing Loss, Conductive; Hearing Loss, Sensorineural; Humans; Infant; Male; Middle Aged
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