For anyone using a hearing implant, one thing is always the first priority: great hearing performance. But your audio processor is also something you wear every day, so making it feel like you is important too.
Riccardo was born with hearing loss caused by congenital CMV—a diagnosis that brought fear and uncertainty. But his story quickly became one of hope. With the love and determination of his parents, and the support of cochlear implant technology, Riccardo learned to hear, speak, and connect with the world around him. Discover how his family turned a CMV diagnosis into a story of sound, strength, and new beginnings.
Multilingualism is a great asset for children with cochlear implants, especially if they grow up in families in which multiple languages are spoken. Today, more and more families are embracing multilingualism, most commonly bilingualism. This article highlights the benefits of bilingualism and offers tips to help your child with a CI learn two (or more) languages.
Educators of students with hearing loss should aim to offer all the support needed so these students can experience success and achieve their full potential at school. Educators play a vital part in ensuring access to classroom instruction and activities as well as integration and participation in the broader life at school for students with hearing devices.
As a caregiver of a child with a cochlear implant, your role is essential in supporting your child’s speech development. While therapy sessions provide the foundation, the true impact happens at home where your child practices the strategies learned in therapy in natural, everyday situations. To help you remember the strategies introduced to you by your therapist, MED-EL has designed a practical tool: Essential Strategy Cards.
Have you heard about our IDEASforEARS contest? If not, you’re in for a treat! This year's competition sparked the imaginations of young inventors ages 6-12, challenging them to create life-changing solutions for people with hearing loss. The result? A record-breaking number of inventive ideas. Dive into this article to explore some of our exciting submissions and discover why you should get involved with the next IDEASforEARS competition!
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