Dana Suskind

Hearing loss is the most common birth abnormality, occurring in approximately 1-2 newborns per 1,000 births. Recent medical advances (e.g., cochlear implants/digital hearing aids) have brought auditory access to children with hearing loss, often at an early age. These advances have been associated with significantly improved academic achievement. However, children of low socio-economic status (SES) have continued to demonstrate significantly poorer outcomes, even with auditory access. Eviden...