Age Related Temporal Processing Deficits on Cochlear Implants

Presenter: Milana Klopouh, Physiology and Nuerobiology, Global Public Health Scholars

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For my practicum project I was a research assistant in the Auditory Perception and Modeling Lab at the University of Maryland Hearing and Speech Department. In the lab, we focus on gaining a better understanding of how cochlear implants impact speech perception and cognitive function through targeted tests that focus on age-related temporal processing between acoustic hearing participants and cochlear implant wearing participants. This is crucial for improving rehabilitation strategies, enhancing communication and overall quality of life for those with hearing impairment. This research is important because emphasizing individualistic care challenges the "one size fits all" approach in medical treatments, supporting the need for tailored therapies. Overall, this practicum opened my eyes to the deficits faced by cochlear implant wearers and the importance of finding therapies that improve their communication and overall quality of life.