Auditory Rehabilitation and Brain Plasticity
Because the brain is receiving electrical signals instead of acoustic ones, it must learn how to interpret this new "language." This is known as auditory training.
For Adults: This involves listening exercises to distinguish between speech and environmental noise.
For Children: Intensive speech-language therapy is required to help the child map sounds to meanings and learn to speak.
Neuroplasticity: The brain's ability to reorganize itself is the key to success. Over months of use, the "robotic" sounds begin to sound natural as the auditory cortex adapts.
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