The first day of school with a sound processor does not have to be stressful. See how to prepare your child for questions from classmates and help them feel confident from the very first school bell.
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Flying with a cochlear implant is safe. A cochlear implant itself is not a contraindication to air travel. Current guidance from manufacturers and cochlear implant centres highlights that, before flying, it is important to think about your batteries, accessories, implant ID card, and the best way to go through airport security.
September is a special time for many families — new notebooks, a fresh backpack, and the joy of seeing friends and teachers again. For children with a cochlear implant or hearing aid, it’s also the moment to focus on comfort, safety, and confidence.
As Helenka's mother, I would like to tell you about our experiences with her impaired hearing and her passion for snowboarding. Helenka is 11 and she has had two cochlear implants for a decade.
Hearing devices, such as hearing aids and audio processors, are not only valuable but also very costly. For children with hearing impairments, these devices are crucial in daily communication and learning.
I am a mom. If you are too you surely know how challenging it is.I am a mom of a deaf child. That’s a one-level-up challenge. My second daughter, Helena, was born in 2012. I clearly remember the day when she was undergoing a mandatory hearing test in the hospital and the device kept displaying: TO BE CHECKED.
Do you need to exchange your MED-EL audio processor for a new one soon and you don’t know which one to choose?
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