Module 5 - Cochlear Implants: The Basics
Module 5 provides information on cochlear implants, surgical considerations, activation, and expectations.
In Module 5, you will:
- learn about the audiologic criteria for cochlear implantation,
- see how a cochlear implant works,
- develop an understanding of the surgical procedure,
- learn about the activation process and appropriate expectations,
- develop an understanding of bilateral implantation considerations, and
- learn about the factors that impact a positive outcome.
Downloadable resources and additional information are provided at the bottom of this module web page.
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Module 5 - Cochlear Implants: The Basics
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About the Author
Lynne C. Graham O'Brien, AuD, CCC-A, is the author of Module 5.
About the Actor
Tyrone Giordano is the actor for Modules 3 and 5.
Early Intervention Network: Supporting Linguistic Competence for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
This on-line network shares five evidence-based factors and supporting program components shown to be essential for the development of linguistic competence in children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Various programs implementing these factors from throughout the country are highlighted. There are many resources for promoting both visual and spoken language development.
Navigating a Forest of Information
Supports Module 5: Cochlear Implants: Navigating a Forest of Information … One Tree at a Time (Gallaudet)
Students with Cochlear Implants
Supports Module 5: Students with Cochlear Implants: Guidelines for Educational Program Planning
Utah State Valley
Supports Module 5: National Technical Resource Center for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
Advanced Bionics
Supports Module 5: Cochlear Implant Manufacturer: Advanced Bionics
Cochlear Corporation
Supports Module 5: Cochlear Implant Manufacturer: Cochlear Corporation
The Listening Room (Advanced Bionics)
Supports Module 5: The Listening Room (Advanced Bionics)
HOPE (Re)Habilitation Resources (Cochlear Corporation)
Supports Module 5: HOPE (Re)Habilitation Resources (Cochlear Corporation)
MED-EL
Supports Module 5: Cochlear Implant Manufacturer: MED-EL
Food and Drug Administration: Cochlear Implants
Supports Module 5: Food and Drug Administration: Cochlear Implants
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders/National Institutes of Health
Supports Module 5: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders/National Institutes of Health
The Ida Institute: The Cochlear Implant Journey
Supports Module 5: The Ida Institute is investigating what support and resources children with cochlear implants (CI) and their families need to navigate the CI journey as smoothly as possible.
Sound and Fury
Sound and Fury is a documentary film released in 2000 about two American families with young deaf children and their conflict over whether or not to give their children cochlear implants.