Evaluation of Children with Hearing Loss in a Special Education Centre by TEDIL-3 Test in Mardin

Abstract

Hearing loss (HL) inhibits the development of auditory and speech capabilities in children. Early rehabilitation of HL leads to better performance in language, academic and social development. A timely and suitable diagnosis is essential to obtain better re-sults. Severe to profound bilateral sensorineural HL (SNHL) can be managed by cochlear implantation (CI, unilateral or bilateral). Mild to moderate bilateral SNHL is easier to overcome with conventional hearing aids if started early. 1 The BAHA system has