If you're seeking a tool to practice your listening and speech skills, we have you covered. Welcome to the world of ReDi (Rehabilitation Digital), your AI-powered assistant for cochlear implant auditory and speech training.
38-year-old Finnish musician Laura has been using SONNET audio processors with an EAS system to learn to hear music with her cochlear implants. In last month’s article, she told us all about the system, how she hears with it, and how the cochlear implants impacted her life. Today, Laura will talk about her rehab and which steps she had to take to rediscover music with her cochlear implants.
If you’re an adult or adolescent who has received a cochlear implant during COVID-19, it might have been difficult for you to access professional rehab support. However, studies show that participating in auditory rehabilitation activities can improve not only listening and cognitive skills but also how positive a person feels about their quality of life. To help you reach your listening potential from your own house, we’ve developed our Rehab at Home for Adults video series.
The earlier a child with hearing loss and their family begins intervention, the better for the child’s long-term communication outcomes. In this blog, we look at some tips for getting support, tactics you can try at home, and share a free resource to use with your baby.
Self-advocacy is about being aware of your needs, desires, and feelings and being able to effectively communicate these to others. The ability to speak up for yourself to get what you want and need is a skill that may allow you to feel more confident and independent in daily life and when communicating with others.
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