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Barrier games are a group of games that require communication between two or more players to solve a puzzle or to create matching pictures or scenes. The rules are simple and the games are fun so they are perfect for motivating your child to practise their listening and speaking skills with their cochlear implant, or

When you think of cochlear implant rehabilitation, you might think of activities at home like reading books and talking with your child. However, getting out of the house and having some fun with new experiences is important for your child’s cochlear implant rehabilitation. The weekend is a perfect time to visit a special place or

Yoga is a big trend in a lot of countries around the world right now. It is an activity that has proven benefits for both adults and children—some schools now even incorporate regular yoga into the curriculum! Here are some ways yoga could help your child: improve concentration and attention raise self-esteem and confidence assist

You often hear from the parent’s perspective, but do you know what life with cochlear implants is like for the child themselves? This week, we hear from Alex, an 11-year-old with profound hearing loss and bilateral cochlear implants. Alex shares his reflections on his life with cochlear implants.   “I like cochlear implants because I

Did you know that children with normal hearing can hear up to 30 million words before they are four years old? Research tells us that children with hearing loss need a higher level of speech exposure to gain the same benefit. Children need a broad vocabulary to be good readers, as they are more likely