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
Earlier I showed why a CI recipient should wear his or her audio processor as much as possible. However, there are some times when it’s inevitable that the processor will need to be removed—like at night or during a fitting. Sometimes, children love their processors so much that it can be a challenge to take
If you’re thinking about receiving, or have received, a cochlear implant, odds are that you’ve got lots of questions about having cochlear implant surgery. But, you might also be wondering “what’s a good question?” You might think that some questions are silly or too small to matter. That’s not true! Ever question is important. So,
One of the places where people get confused is with all the specialised terms that hearing professionals use in their work. So, to make it easier for you to navigate your hearing journey, we thought it would be nice to put together a brief glossary of terms about hearing and cochlear implants.
Whether you have a newborn or a child that is a few years old, if he or she has a hearing loss you will probably feel a range of emotions. It’s okay to feel this way, especially because you only want the best for your child. Deciding how to move forward is different for each
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