The Role of Auditory Deprivation in Verbal and Nonverbal Working Memory: Insights From School-Age Children With Cochlear Implants

The results support the sensory theory that attributes the VWM deficit in children with cochlear implants to a spectrally reduced auditory input and not to a general cognitive deficit as proposed by the cognitive theory. These findings emphasize the need for early implantation and interventions that focus on the development of VWM strategies while considering the preserved potential for nonverbal cognitive processing.