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 norm...
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. It wa... READ MORE
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 “We were standing in the Florida heat waiting for Jackson's turn to swing the ... 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 How music could help your child’s speech and language skills “It was a simple ukulele on a holiday to Fiji that capture...
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 and downloaded all ... READ MORE
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 jour...
Hearing loss in children A Mom’s tips for keeping a child’s Nucleus Sound Processor secure A Mom’s tips for keeping a child’s Nucleus Sound Processor secure Roxi’s experience trying to keep her son’s devices on ...
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 was born a beautiful healthy baby, but she didn't pass her newborn hearing... READ MORE
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 weighing 9.9 pounds! He... READ MORE
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...
Hearing loss in children Infant with sensorineural hearing loss now enjoys many adventures thanks to his “super ears” Infant with sensorineural hearing loss now enjoys many adventures thanks to his “super ears” “Kiaan came into our lives as the perfect Thanksgiving gif...
Hearing loss in children Girl with deteriorating hearing loss is now most talkative in family after receiving cochlear implants Girl with deteriorating hearing loss is now most talkative in family after receiving cochlear implants “After Gia was born in October, her first day was a whirlw...
Hearing loss in children Back to School with hearing loss: meet Evan A mom and teacher answer 5 FAQs about going back to school with a cochlear implant 1. If a child is mainstreamed in their neighborhood school...
Hearing loss in children Child with bilateral profound hearing loss is saying 850+ words with the help of his hearing sister Child with bilateral profound hearing loss is saying 850+ words with the help of his hearing sister “A few days after we received Jack’s diagnosis of bilate...
Hearing loss in children Parents get cochlear implant tattoos so their child doesn’t feel left out Parents get cochlear implant tattoos so their child doesn’t feel left out “We first found out Connor had profound hearing loss when ...
Hearing loss in children Graphic-Building your child’s team Building your child’s team: Creating a circle of support for hearing loss Building a circle of professionals who you can establish str...
Hearing loss in children How to educate teachers about your child’s hearing loss How to educate teachers about your child’s hearing loss Parents, as you begin to prepare your child for a new school...
Hearing loss in children Sophie partying with her class kids Back-to-school hearing party: How Sophie educates her classmates about her hearing loss Ten-year-old Sophie R. was born deaf, has bilateral cochlear...