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World J Clin Pediatr. Nov 8, 2016; 5(4): 397-403
Published online Nov 8, 2016. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v5.i4.397
Can language acquisition be facilitated in cochlear implanted children? Comparison of cognitive and behavioral psychologists’ viewpoints
Leila Monshizadeh, Roshanak Vameghi, Fariba Yadegari, Firoozeh Sajedi, Seyed Basir Hashemi
Leila Monshizadeh, Roshanak Vameghi, Firoozeh Sajedi, Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran 1985713834, Iran
Fariba Yadegari, Department of Speech Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran 1985713834, Iran
Seyed Basir Hashemi, Department of Otolaryngology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7134814336, Iran
Author contributions: Monshizadeh L proposed the main concept and idea of the research, performed the research and wrote the paper; Vameghi R made critical contribution to the concept and design of the research and performed critical revision related to content of the manuscript; Yadegary F, Sajedi F and Hashemi SB contributed equally in the concept and design of the study.
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Correspondence to: Roshanak Vameghi, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Velenjak Ave., Daneshjoo Blvd, Koodakyar St., Tehran 1985713834, Iran. r_vameghi@yahoo.com
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Received: June 15, 2016
Peer-review started: June 15, 2016
First decision: July 27, 2016
Revised: September 19, 2016
Accepted: October 17, 2016
Article in press: October 18, 2016
Published online: November 8, 2016
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Core Tip

Core tip: Cognitive and behavioral theoretical frameworks are not in opposition to one another, at least when translated to practice. So, an intelligent practitioner in the field of speech therapy may make practical benefit of both theories simultaneously in a combined approach, by planning to promote the child’s cognitive and motor development and his ability for information processing, accompanied by appropriate reinforcement for his correctly imitated or spontaneous responses. This of course needs experimental research for verification of enhanced effectiveness.