EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports

This research investigates receptive language development in Arabic-speaking children with cochlear implants, comparing those with unilateral and bilateral implants. The study includes 50 participants aged 5-7, utilizing the JISH School Readiness Test for data collection. Statistical analysis using SPSS and Excel reveals significant differences in mean scores between the two groups in pre-test and post-test assessments after one month of treatment. The results indicate that Arabic-speaking children with bilateral cochlear implants develop receptive language more rapidly than those with unilateral implants. The study underscores the importance of bilateral implantation, early intervention, and parental involvement in supporting language development in children with hearing loss. Future research recommendations include focusing on larger sample sizes, standardized tests, longitudinal studies, exploration of additional influencing factors, and comparative studies across diverse populations.

 Keywords: Cochlear Implant (CI); Hearing Loss (HL); Evidence-Based Practice (EBP); Receptive Language

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