Unimodal versus bimodal auditory stimulation in inner ear malformations: Cognitive, language, and motor performance

Abstract Purpose New perspectives on rehabilitation options for inner ear malformations have still been studied in the literature. This study investigated cognitive, language, and motor skills of auditory brainstem implant (ABI) users unimodal bimodal groups. Methods The competency participants was assessed with Bruininks–Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test‐2 Short Form (BOT2 SF). Language performance evaluated by test Early Development‐3 Speech Intelligibility Rating. Word identification, sentence recognition tests, Categories Auditory Performance were used to assess perception skills. To examine cognitive performance, Cancellation Test Gesell Copy administered. All tests conducted a quiet environment without any distractions. Results divided into two groups: (1) 17 children group (2) 11 (who cochlear one side ABI other side) group. There significant correlations between chronological age BOT2 SF total score, cancellation language performance. Similarly, there duration use test, some subtests ( r = −0.47 −0.60, p < .001). no difference groups task > .05). However, moderate‐to‐strong among score 0.40 0.55, Conclusion Although differences groups, holistic approach, which indicates that hearing balance issues can broader impacts person's physical, emotional, social, psychological aspects, should be assessment process. Level Evidence 4.