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All parents of children with hearing implants want their child to be able to listen and talk, but communication is so much more than that.  Communication is social in nature and allows people to share thoughts and beliefs, resolve conflicts and misunderstandings, collaborate to create new ideas, and understand different perspectives.  When children are young,

The holiday season is a perfect to try out new listening environments with your child with a hearing implant! During this time, you may visit family, go to parties, and attend special events such as carols and plays. These outings offer the perfect opportunity for your child to: explore new and exciting sounds learn new

Pragmatic skills are the tools we use in social contexts, such as using the appropriate language in a conversation and knowing how to respond to someone you’re talking with. This includes everyday situations such as requesting an object, talking about how we feel, or asking to join in a game. A child with normal hearing

Having improved access to sound with a hearing implant can open up the world for you again. Hearing loss in adults can be caused by a variety of factors, including age or illness, but if you learned to speak before losing your hearing, a hearing implant could help you hear again, enabling you to do the things you love and connect with the people around you.

Dealing with hearing loss in the workplace can be a frustrating experience for many adults. Scott, a unilateral cochlear implant recipient, understands the communication barriers first-hand. Having received his cochlear implant last year, Scott shares how his work life has changed for the better.   My Hearing Journey I started noticing vertigo and hearing loss