Opponents of cochlear implants, or CI skeptics, or even those who are neutral but uninformed often parrot the lines that “Some people just don’t do well with cochlear implants.” They say, “Not everyone gets the same results.” I’ll agree with them on those statements — they’re right. Unfortunately, we do still see large variability in theContinue reading “Busting the Myth of “Cochlear Implants Don’t Work””
Tag Archives: Hearing Technology
A “Why Not?” Attitude Toward Hearing Loss
Learning that your child has hearing loss can be a world-shaking event for parents. The truth is, though millions of people around the world have hearing loss, most parents have little prior experience with people who are deaf or hard of hearing before discovering that their child is suddenly a member of this group. ManyContinue reading “A “Why Not?” Attitude Toward Hearing Loss”
Do You Teach Lipreading?
When I tell people that my job is teaching children with hearing loss to listen and talk without the use of sign language, it usually stops people in their tracks for a minute. The first question I usually get is, “How?” which leads to a whole discussion about the auditory brain. The second most frequentlyContinue reading “Do You Teach Lipreading?”
What to Expect On Activation Day
The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here! After the process of candidacy assessments, choosing a device, and surgery, it’s finally time to activate the cochlear implant. I’ve written before about what to expect in the first few week’s after a child’s CI is activated, but what should you expect on your child’s activationContinue reading “What to Expect On Activation Day”
Sources of Funding for Hearing Technology and Rehabilitation
Decades and centuries ago, learning to listen and talk used to be a privilege reserved for the select few — children whose families could afford costly travel, private tutors, the best hearing technology. Today, the reality is vastly different — NO child should EVER be denied a chance at listening, speaking, and a quality education justContinue reading “Sources of Funding for Hearing Technology and Rehabilitation”
What Do I Do With Old Hearing Equipment?
What should I do with previous generations of CI processors that I have around the house? A family member passed away and now I have her hearing aids. Who could use them? What should I do with extra batteries, cables, and accessories that I don’t need anymore? My child recently got bilateral CIs and doesn’t need hisContinue reading “What Do I Do With Old Hearing Equipment?”
AG Bell 2014: Maximizing Brain Adaptability Research Symposium
Maximizing Brain Adaptability: Enhancing Listening for Language Development, Speech Perception, and Music Appreciation Beverly Wright, Ph.D., Northwestern University, School of Communication Kate Gfeller, Ph.D., University of Iowa, School of Music Pamela Souza, Ph.D., Northwestern University, School of Communication Emily Tobey, Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Helping Classmates Understand Hearing Loss
In the past month, I’ve had some incredible opportunities to spend time with a group of children I don’t often see — children with typical hearing — teaching them about hearing loss and how better to understand their classmate who is deaf. They’ve taught me a lot about hearing loss from a child’s-eye view andContinue reading “Helping Classmates Understand Hearing Loss”
Ear Care Tips
The World Health Organization has designated today, March 3rd, as International Ear Care Day. According to the WHO, approximately 50% of cases of hearing loss worldwide could be avoided through primary prevention techniques.
Great Expectations: Progress with a Cochlear Implant
Like any big decision, getting a cochlear implant involves just a little bit of a leap of faith. No matter how much you research, there is no way to know 100% what will happen with the surgery, activation, or rehabilitation. By and large, results are fantastic, but how can you know what to expect forContinue reading “Great Expectations: Progress with a Cochlear Implant”
Elizabeth A. Rosenzweig 