Any child—even one who has a cochlear implant—can learn multiple languages. Here are a few things you can do to help your child with a cochlear implant develop strong language skills in multiple languages.
When speech language pathologists or rehabilitation specialists talk about “speech skills” or “articulation,” they are referring to the ability to produce speech sounds correctly and clearly as an adult would.
If your child has hearing loss and a cochlear implant (CI), hearing tests are likely nothing new to you! These simple tests are the best way for your audiologist or doctor to find out how well your child can hear.
School plays an important role in the life of your child. And it is important to provide them with all the support they need to flourish in this environment. Here are some tips to support your child with a cochlear implant as they navigate the exciting world of school.
After a long day, you may like to take off your audio processors, either to sleep more comfortably or so you can charge the batteries. Or maybe you just want to give your ears a break. To ensure you don’t miss out on any important sounds in the meantime, there are some helpful tools you can use.
Going to sleep can sometimes be difficult for children with a cochlear implant. For many children, taking off their audio processor—“turning off” hearing—can be an uncomfortable time. And this is especially true for children whose minds are still growing—they’re only just starting to understand that their audio processors connect them to the world of sound around them and will be there for them in the morning.
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