Hearing loss in children Hearing loss in a toddler can be scary, Theo’s family certainly thought so. He received a cochlear implant and now enjoys listening to music. Hearing loss in a toddler can be scary, Theo’s family certainly thought so. He received a cochlear implant and now enjoys listening to music. “When Theo was born, we learned that he failed his newborn...
Hearing loss in children Ally’s Act offers a unique opportunity to support insurance coverage for young children this year for Microtia and Atresia Awareness Day Ally’s Act offers a unique opportunity to support insurance coverage for young children this year for Microtia and Atresia Awareness Day November 9th is Microtia & Atresia Awareness Day, a nati...
Hearing loss in children Hearing loss from Waardenburg syndrome led Britt’s family to cochlear implants, now he loves music and even helped spark a new invention Hearing loss from Waardenburg syndrome led Britt’s family to cochlear implants, now he loves music and even helped spark a new invention “When our son, Britt, was born, we were expecting the normal hospital stay and... READ MORE
Sensorineural hearing loss Eric inherited a gene resulting in adult-onset progressive sensorineural hearing loss; now with a cochlear implant his career and social life are flourishing “I was born and raised in southeast Texas and this is the background on my hea... READ MORE
Hearing loss in children Born profoundly deaf in both ears, Riley’s cochlear implants have paved a path to success, starting with her college dance team Born profoundly deaf in both ears, Riley’s cochlear implants have paved a path to success, starting with her college dance team “I was born profoundly deaf in both ears. My parents didn...
Hearing loss in children Gramm, a child whose namesake invented the multichannel cochlear implant, uses the devices for his bilateral hearing loss Gramm, a child whose namesake invented the multichannel cochlear implant, uses the devices for his bilateral hearing loss “Gramm was born with bilateral moderately severe to severe...
Hearing loss in children Jackson, a child with Usher syndrome, is on the path to be on his first baseball team with the help of his cochlear implants Jackson, a child with Usher syndrome, is on the path to be on his first baseball team with the help of his cochlear implants “We were standing in the Florida heat waiting for Jackson'...
Sensorineural hearing loss 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 “My life is split into two halves: before and after 2012, when I got my first ... READ MORE
Hearing loss in children 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 “Upon birth, Sophia failed the newborn hearing screen on b...
Hearing loss in children How music could help your child’s speech and language skills “It was a simple ukulele on a holiday to Fiji that captured Felix’s attentio... READ MORE
Conductive hearing loss A young adult with single-sided deafness shares his love for music and his Baha 6 Max A young adult with single-sided deafness shares his love for music and his Baha 6 Max Hi Pete, how are things going? You know, between music and ...
Hearing loss in children 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 “Ava was born in January 2021. She is our first daughter a...
Hearing loss in children 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 “As a mom-to-be, I read all the ‘what to expect’ books...
Hearing loss in children 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 “COVID-19 turned the whole world upside down. For some, it...
Hearing loss in children Born with profound hearing loss from the MYO15A gene, cochlear implant recipient Ariana is now a Virginia Commonwealth Game champion “Ariana was born profoundly deaf. After genetic testing, we discovered her hea... READ MORE
Hearing loss in children 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 “We are so happy to share and welcome you to Joey’s journey. He was diagnose... READ MORE
Hearing loss in children 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 “Our son, Miles, was born in July 2020. When I held him in...
Hearing loss in children Mickey on the Move – how one mom of cochlear implant recipient encourages others in new children’s book about hearing loss. Mickey on the Move – how one mom of cochlear implant recipient encourages others in new children’s book about hearing loss. Highlight how your child lost their hearing and the journey ...
Hearing loss in children 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 Chloe was born a beautiful healthy baby, but she didn't pass...
Hearing loss in children Carson, a healthy baby who failed his newborn hearing test, received cochlear implants and now loves the sound of cars! Carson, a healthy baby who failed his newborn hearing test, received cochlear implants and now loves the sound of cars! “When Carson was born, he was a beautiful healthy baby wei...
Hearing loss in children After a failed auditory brainstem response test, Mathias got cochlear implants and fell in love with sound After a failed auditory brainstem response test, Mathias got cochlear implants and fell in love with sound “Our story probably starts out like most others. We welcom...