Early Detection and Intervention for Pediatric Hearing Loss
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Otolaryngology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 492
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pediatrics; chronic illness; psychosocial; diagnosis and intervention
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Early detection and timely intervention are critical to optimizing developmental, educational, and psychosocial outcomes for children with hearing loss. This Special Issue, Early Detection and Intervention for Pediatric Hearing Loss, brings together multidisciplinary research and clinical perspectives that advance understanding of screening, diagnostic pathways, and early management across diverse pediatric populations. Topics include universal newborn hearing screening, genetic and etiologic evaluation, audiologic assessment, family-centered counseling, and early intervention services such as amplification, cochlear implantation, and habilitative therapies. The issue also highlights innovations in technology, precision medicine, and care coordination, as well as outcomes related to language development, cognition, and quality of life. Collectively, these contributions aim to inform best practices, support evidence-based policy, and promote integrated models of care that ensure children with hearing loss are identified early and receive timely and effective interventions.
Dr. Jennifer Coto
Dr. Ivette Cejas
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- pediatrics
- diagnosis
- early intervention
- innovation
- technology
- precision medicine
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