Author: Jesse Griego

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Susanna was determined to hear after a lifetime of hearing loss; now with cochlear implants she is a successful entrepreneur

Susanna was determined to hear after a lifetime of hearing loss; now with cochlear implants she is a successful entrepreneur

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“I was born profoundly deaf with sensorineural (nerve-related deafness) hearing loss. At the age of 3, I began to wear hearing aids. My left ear was my hearing ear (I could understand speech and sound in this ear) and my right ear was used predominantly to help me localize sound because I could not understand … Continued

Diagnosed as a child with Apert syndrome and conductive hearing loss, Ashley can now partake in her horseback riding passion with her Osia Sound Processors

Diagnosed as a child with Apert syndrome and conductive hearing loss, Ashley can now partake in her horseback riding passion with her Osia Sound Processors

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“I lost my hearing due to my craniofacial syndrome, Apert syndrome. I have bilateral moderate to severe conductive hearing loss. I started with behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids at age 3 and they weren’t enough for me. It was determined that I was a cochlear implant candidate and I received the Cochlear Baha® Start solution which is … Continued

Grace was diagnosed with hearing loss from viral meningitis; now with bilateral cochlear implants she loves to dance

Grace was diagnosed with hearing loss from viral meningitis; now with bilateral cochlear implants she loves to dance

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“Grace lost her hearing suddenly after a hospital stay from viral meningitis at age 3. After we were told Grace had meningitis, I was very confused and scared. As parents, we took all of the precautions to ensure the safety of our kids. I made sure she had regular checkups, that she was up to … Continued

As a creative writer with progressive hearing loss, Lori struggled early in life; that changed when she received cochlear implants

As a creative writer with progressive hearing loss, Lori struggled early in life; that changed when she received cochlear implants

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“My life is split into two halves: before and after 2012, when I got my first cochlear implant at 32. I was born with a severe-profound hearing loss and always struggled to hear. However, I still performed well in my classes and attended a mainstream school – I was the only kid who wore hearing … Continued

Wyatt’s parents used their insurance coverage for his Baha System; all the kids think his hearing solution is so cool

Wyatt’s parents used their insurance coverage for his Baha System; all the kids think his hearing solution is so cool

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“Moments after our first child was born, we were made aware that he did not have fully formed ears. Our heads began to spin. How is this possible? Wyatt was born with Microtia Atresia: A condition where the ears and ear canals do not fully form. Immediately our minds raced and we wondered if he … Continued

Cochlear implant recipient Sophia had no family history of hearing loss; has now been named a National Inspirer

Cochlear implant recipient Sophia had no family history of hearing loss; has now been named a National Inspirer

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“Upon birth, Sophia failed the newborn hearing screen on both ears and upon leaving the hospital, she failed only one. They thought it could be liquid from the birth but recommended I see an audiologist and an ear, nose and throat doctor (ENT). After doing an auditory brainstem response (ABR) test, it was confirmed she … Continued

How music could help your child’s speech and language skills

How music could help your child’s speech and language skills

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“It was a simple ukulele on a holiday to Fiji that captured Felix’s attention and inspired him to start guitar,” says Felix’s mom Jo. “His dad would pick up the uke and play it to everyone on that trip. He had fun with it and Felix saw the fun to be had just by learning … Continued

Paula is now a successful business owner and operator thanks to the confidence she gained from cochlear implants

Paula is now a successful business owner and operator thanks to the confidence she gained from cochlear implants

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“My hearing loss was diagnosed when I was three years old after my mother noticed that I was saying, ‘what’ a lot. Genetic testing has not revealed its cause. It was a slow, progressive loss over a 30-year period. I wore hearing aids until they were no longer powerful enough for my level of hearing … Continued

Ava was diagnosed with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss from MYO15A after birth; she is now exceeding expectations with cochlear implants

Ava was diagnosed with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss from MYO15A after birth; she is now exceeding expectations with cochlear implants

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“Ava was born in January 2021. She is our first daughter and we were in awe of her sweet grunts, funny facial gestures and the excitement of her finally being here! It was less than 8 hours later when the routine hospital screenings started and we met the newborn hearing screening audiologist. I didn’t think … Continued

Born deaf in both ears, Penelope is now growing up bilingual with help from her cochlear implants

Born deaf in both ears, Penelope is now growing up bilingual with help from her cochlear implants

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“As a mom-to-be, I read all the ‘what to expect’ books and downloaded all the apps. Nothing prepared us for the day doctors told us our baby, Penelope, was deaf in both ears and the journey ahead. I remember that feeling like it was yesterday. Nothing routine about this newborn screening About 12 hours after … Continued

Grayson experienced sudden single sided hearing loss, but with the help of a cochlear implant he can resume his passion as an avid rock climber

Grayson experienced sudden single sided hearing loss, but with the help of a cochlear implant he can resume his passion as an avid rock climber

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“COVID-19 turned the whole world upside down. For some, it had lasting impacts. My 13-year-old was one of them. His hearing was gone in a matter of minutes We distanced from extended family and prayed we could keep ourselves healthy. On Black Friday, our oldest son Grayson, who was 10 at the time, became symptomatic; … Continued

Born with profound hearing loss from the MYO15A gene, cochlear implant recipient Ariana is now a Virginia Commonwealth Game champion

Born with profound hearing loss from the MYO15A gene, cochlear implant recipient Ariana is now a Virginia Commonwealth Game champion

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“Ariana was born profoundly deaf. After genetic testing, we discovered her hearing loss was due to the myosin XVA gene (MYO15A). As soon as we got the diagnosis, we hit the ground running and never looked back! She received hearing aids at 2 months old, received a cochlear implant at 13 months old and graduated … Continued

Cochlear announces audio streaming from Amazon Fire TV devices for hearing implant users

Cochlear announces audio streaming from Amazon Fire TV devices for hearing implant users

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Lone Tree, Colo. – Ahead of International Cochlear Implant Day (February 25, 2023), Cochlear is announcing that it will now offer Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA) support on compatible Fire TV devices for people living with hearing implant technology. The advancement represents the first time that a smart TV device will stream sound directly … Continued

After Rose’s rare diagnosis of Edwards syndrome, the Baha Sound Processor on a Softband was the best option for her hearing loss

After Rose’s rare diagnosis of Edwards syndrome, the Baha Sound Processor on a Softband was the best option for her hearing loss

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“Rose is almost 5 years old! She is a happy, silly, fun girl who loves to dance, giggle and play with her siblings. Rose is your typical little girl with many extraordinary features! Rose was diagnosed with a rare chromosomal condition called Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome. We were aware of her likelihood … Continued

These Recipients Turned Their Hearing Loss Into a #HearingWin

These Recipients Turned Their Hearing Loss Into a #HearingWin

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Making music a part of life again For musicians, the ability to understand tone, pitch, tempo and more is not just a part of the everyday: it’s the key to living a passion-driven life. Take it from Linda from Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. Her hearing win is being able to experience the authentic sound of … Continued

Joey’s profound hearing loss with GJB2 or connexin-26 hasn’t stopped him from dancing or listening to music

Joey’s profound hearing loss with GJB2 or connexin-26 hasn’t stopped him from dancing or listening to music

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“We are so happy to share and welcome you to Joey’s journey. He was diagnosed with bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss…Joey is deaf, but yes, he hears you! We are a hearing family. To our knowledge, there is no hearing loss to any degree on either side of the family. To say that this came … Continued

Lisa needed a solution for her single-sided deafness, she found a cochlear implant and now embraces her new ability to hear directionally again

Lisa needed a solution for her single-sided deafness, she found a cochlear implant and now embraces her new ability to hear directionally again

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“Hello, my name is Lisa and I have single-sided deafness. Here is my story: I noticed something wrong with my hearing back around 2010. My left ear was a bit stuffy, like when you have a head cold. When it didn’t go away after a few weeks, I went to my primary care physician and … Continued

After hearing loss diagnosis, Miles’ parents sought early intervention for their child; his cochlear implant now helps him hear on par with his hearing peers

After hearing loss diagnosis, Miles’ parents sought early intervention for their child; his cochlear implant now helps him hear on par with his hearing peers

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“Our son, Miles, was born in July 2020. When I held him in my arms for the first time, becoming his mother was the only thing in the world that seemed comforting, and to make sense, amid a global pandemic. He is a good-natured boy and has always been very sweet. Even in the hospital, … Continued

Alana, who is profoundly deaf from connexin 26 gene mutation, has succeeded as a Division I Lacrosse player with help from her cochlear implants

Alana, who is profoundly deaf from connexin 26 gene mutation, has succeeded as a Division I Lacrosse player with help from her cochlear implants

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“Boom. Clash. ‘Alana! Alana!’ my parents screamed while banging pots and pans around the house to try to get the attention of their newborn child. I, on the other hand, was busy looking around the room, not hearing any yelling from my parents’ voices or noise from the pots and pans in their hands. It … Continued

Division II field hockey player struggles to find hearing solution for her cholesteatoma until discovering the Osia System

Division II field hockey player struggles to find hearing solution for her cholesteatoma until discovering the Osia System

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“I have grown up with a medical condition called a cholesteatoma, which has now caused me to lose all of my hearing in my left ear. I have minor hearing loss in my right ear as well. I have had many surgeries so far and my last just before I finished my senior year of … Continued

Chloe and Zoey, siblings with hearing loss, received cochlear implants and now sing, bringing joy to their family

Chloe and Zoey, siblings with hearing loss, received cochlear implants and now sing, bringing joy to their family

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Chloe was born a beautiful healthy baby, but she didn’t pass her newborn hearing screening after birth. She is my first child and I was told that many children fail on the first try because of after-birth fluids. We went home and I never thought about it again. Months went on and I noticed she … Continued