Checking a child’s hearing development is done with hearing tests. These tests are commonly performed after a child is born, but what should you do after the hearing tests? This is a common question parents often ask me: What their child should be doing, and how they should be listening at a certain age? I’ve put
For any child a new activity or event is an experience, and especially for a child with a cochlear implant each new event means new sounds and experiences that may seem overwhelming. But don’t worry, there are a few ways that you can help to make their listening experience, and the whole event, comfortable and
There are a few questions that we hear a lot, and one of them is “what kind of batteries should I use?” If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, here’s some information about cochlear implant batteries to help you decide which ones are right for you. Zinc-Air, Silver-Oxide, Alkaline, Rechargeable: What’s the Difference? There are
As we’ve talked about earlier, it’s really important to educate others about cochlear implants. But if it’s your child who has received, or will receive, a cochlear implant these “others” might be right within your own family: your child’s siblings. Of course we know that this can be a challenging time for you, so here’s
The first few days and weeks after cochlear implant activation is a crucial period filled with new auditory experiences and adjustments. It's a time when your brain begins to adapt to sounds it may not have encountered in years, if ever. This phase is essential for fine-tuning your hearing through a series of fittings with your clinician. Understanding what to expect and how to best prepare can make this transition smoother and more rewarding.
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