Auditory Neuropathy is a disorder in the transmission of the sound stimulus, probably related to mielinization alterations of auditory nerve fibers. Technology advances have been increasing diagnostic and intervention resources in cases of hearing loss caused by auditory neuropathy. The aim of the present study was to research the available literature about the results obtained with children with Auditory Neuropathy after cochlear implants. An ample review was conducted on books, articles and the internet, over the last 10 years, regarding children with Auditory Neuropathy, users of cochlear implants. The available data suggest that electric stimulation can compensate neural asynchrony and that cochlear implants aid in the rehabilitation process of children with Auditory Neuropathy. The use of cochlear implant allows significant improvement in communication and hearing abilities. However, the acquired abilities seem to suffer influence from many factors, such as: length of time using the device, the existence of a systematic therapeutic process, when the diagnosis was carried out, and the child's age.
Cochlear implantation; Hearing; Children; Hearing loss; Peripheral nervous system diseases