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In the United States, 12,000 babies are born annually with hearing loss. Doctors at the University of Miami's Ear Institute help patients that are diagnosed and prepared for cochlear implant surgery. A cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device that provides the sense of hearing to patients who are profoundly deaf or are severely hard of hearing. The implant helps patients hear when electrodes along the array stimulate the remaining auditory...
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Making decisions about assistive hearing devices can involve a large amount of confusing information. The medical industry, insurance industry, and companies that manufacture cochlear implants and hearing aids often do not include information from a community perspective. Phil Bravin, a recognized leader in the Deaf community and a successful businessman, provides basic factual information about deafness in general, the anatomy and process of hearing,...
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This project has been compiled by Plural Publishing and presents listings, contact information, product information and tools for educators from three of the major cochlear implants manufacturers - Advanced Bionics, Med-El Corporation, and Cochlear Americas. In addition, an in-depth discussion is presented on one of the Cochlear Americas' cochlear implants, the Nucleus Freedom Sound Processor Model either with a BTE or bodyworn controller. Topics...
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This DVD is a good resource for information on hearing aids and cochlear implants. It can be used to educate users, both old and new, caregivers and other family members about the care and cleaning of hearing aids, insertion or placement, changing batteries and more. A section is included which provides communication tips and then discusses the importance of hearing for everyday communication.
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The Montgomery County Public School System present several students who have had successful implantation and experiences with a cochlear implant. A brief overview of the habilitation process required for inital use and success with the implant is discussed including age of implantation, language level, consistent use, educational environment, and parental involvement.
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Presents in picture and animation information about cochlear implants, including what they are, the selection and evaluation process, sugery, post-surgery, hook-up and follow-up. An in-depth look at the anatomy and function of the ear is presented. A video section that presents discussion among parents, their Deaf mentor and hearing parent advisor is also included.
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"A mother whose child has had a cochlear implant tells Laura Mauldin why enrollment in the sign language program at her daughter's school is plummeting: "The majority of parents want their kids to talk." Some parents, however, feel very differently, because "curing" deafness with cochlear implants is uncertain, difficult, and freighted with judgment about what is normal, acceptable, and right. Made to Hear sensitively and thoroughly considers the...
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