Using auditory closure exercises can help your child with cochlear implants as they start developing listening and speaking skills. Find out what this valuable and enjoyable method is, and try it out yourself with the help of these tips.
Are you thinking of going bilateral? Find out about Ruth’s experience, an adult bilateral CI user from the United Kingdom. Ruth completed a Master’s degree at university and works as a university librarian. In her last post, Ruth shared how her CIs helped her to achieve her musical goals of singing and playing the clarinet.
Having traveled frequently with her bilateral CIs, Keri Reynolds understands how important it is to be well-organized, informed and prepared for a holiday away. The US user shares with us her personal top tips for going on holiday with a cochlear implant.
Listening and spoken language skills are critical skills for life. Developing clear speech will allow your child to communicate with others through language, and express themselves in sharing their ideas, concerns and thoughts. Here are our 7 tips for encouraging your child’s speech development. Firstly, let’s define speech—which is different to language. When someone is
“It’s now time to start smelling the flowers”—this comment on one of our MED-EL Facebook posts is how we came to meet Sarah Jessiman. Sarah has one of the most touching stories from a CI recipient we have come across. The journey to hearing is not the only life challenge Sarah is facing. We were
Routines with your child, like setting the table or getting ready for bed, don’t need to be boring. Use routines and repetition to help your child build language skills in fun and playful ways. The activities below are ideal for children ages three to nine.
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