Choosing a cochlear implant for your child? Parents everywhere are getting excited about the new SONNET 2 audio processor, and here are 7 reasons why. 1. SONNET 2 Sounds Great Firstly, the most important aspect of any audio processor: the sound quality. SONNET 2 uses FineHearing sound coding, enhanced background noise reduction, and new
When Rosalyn and Justin from the United States found out that their first child Lia was born with Usher Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder resulting in hearing and vision loss, they were devastated. While bilateral MED-EL cochlear implants enable her to hear the world around her and to communicate, Lia’s parents want to do everything
When it comes to hearing implants, there’s no doubt about it: The most important thing for your child is hearing performance. But, for a lot of kids with hearing implants, something else matters too: How their audio processor looks. Thankfully, it’s super easy to customize your child’s audio processor and fit it to their unique personality.
Today’s Rehab At Home post is about sabotage. Although the word ‘sabotage’ has a slightly negative connotation, in rehabilitation we use ‘sabotage’ to help children learn about communication. Using sabotage creates a need or reason for a child to talk. We’re going to look more at why we use sabotage, and explain some ways you
Today’s Rehab At Home post is about using small, daily problems that come up at home to teach your child new language. We’re going to look more at how we can identify opportunities that arise during everyday life and explain some simple ways you can use these moments to help your child learn new language.
Today’s Rehab At Home post is about “Acoustic Highlighting“. This is a simple technique that you can use throughout your day when talking with your child. We’re going to look more at what acoustic highlighting is, and explain some simple ways you can use acoustic highlighting at home to help your child’s speech and language development.
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