Health and disability assessment in individuals with hearing loss: a longitudinal study using WHODAS 2.0.

The neurobiological development of human beings influences verbal language processes. From the sensory standpoint, mainly through auditory stimulation, from birth onward individuals are exposed to sound stimuli that constitute the starting point for the acquisition of any child’s verbal repertoire. Moreover, during the first years of life, this development takes place through the experiences the child has within his or her own context; interaction allows greater life experiences to be represented in increased lexical growth. This connection has been described in the scientific literature through networks that carry meanings associated with new learning. Although many children achieve age-appropriate language development, for others it represents a challenge.