Comments for Cochlear Implant Online http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:38:32 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on No More Naked Crafts! by Megan @ Listening and Spoken Language Teacher http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/4681/no-more-naked-crafts/comment-page-1/#comment-16501 Megan @ Listening and Spoken Language Teacher Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:38:32 +0000 http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/?p=4681#comment-16501 I love the idea of "clothing" our crafts we make with children! I do this to some extent already but thank you for your suggestions about attaching an index card or other talking points to a craft or art project. I'm a preschool teacher in a listening and spoken language classroom for children with hearing loss and sometimes I display our artwork in the classroom for a couple of weeks before sending it home. By this time families don't remember what language we were targeting when we made it and if it has been long enough sometimes I forget too! I love the idea of “clothing” our crafts we make with children! I do this to some extent already but thank you for your suggestions about attaching an index card or other talking points to a craft or art project.

I’m a preschool teacher in a listening and spoken language classroom for children with hearing loss and sometimes I display our artwork in the classroom for a couple of weeks before sending it home. By this time families don’t remember what language we were targeting when we made it and if it has been long enough sometimes I forget too!

]]> Comment on Amy’s Story: Raising a Son with Hearing Loss and Autism by Carrie http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/3446/amy-lapains-story-raising-a-son-with-hearing-loss-and-autism/comment-page-1/#comment-16431 Carrie Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:20:12 +0000 http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/?p=3446#comment-16431 There are others!!!! YAY!! We have an extremely similar story with my 15 yr old, although because of the hearing impairment we didn't get our "official" autism spectrum diagnosis (technically Asperger Syndrome) until he was nearly a teen. He also wasn't implanted until he was 8 because docs felt he was getting enough from his hearing aids. What a story! I would love to keep in touch with the other parents in this situation -- we need each other! There are others!!!! YAY!! We have an extremely similar story with my 15 yr old, although because of the hearing impairment we didn’t get our “official” autism spectrum diagnosis (technically Asperger Syndrome) until he was nearly a teen. He also wasn’t implanted until he was 8 because docs felt he was getting enough from his hearing aids.

What a story! I would love to keep in touch with the other parents in this situation — we need each other!

]]> Comment on Vivie speaking her second language! by Elizabeth http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/1647/vivie-speaking-her-second-language/comment-page-1/#comment-16377 Elizabeth Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:20:08 +0000 http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/?p=1647#comment-16377 Vivie is so sweet! Vivie is so sweet!

]]> Comment on My Hands-On Preview of the Advanced Bionics Neptune CI Processor by Elizabeth http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/4490/my-hands-on-preview-of-the-advanced-bionics-neptune-ci-processor/comment-page-1/#comment-16355 Elizabeth Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:21:39 +0000 http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/?p=4490#comment-16355 Brad -- Thank you for your comment, but I will not edit my post, because this review is a truthful account of my experiences with the Neptune. It truly did take me 15 minutes to assemble/disassemble the processor. I am quite frankly a little taken aback by your demand that a) my experience is not truthful or valid as judged by your standards (my experience is just that -- mine, and only mine, to report) and b) that any information different from how you experience the world should be edited out. Each person's experience may vary, however, my obligation to our readers is to report my experiences as they happen, which I did in this post. Brad — Thank you for your comment, but I will not edit my post, because this review is a truthful account of my experiences with the Neptune. It truly did take me 15 minutes to assemble/disassemble the processor. I am quite frankly a little taken aback by your demand that a) my experience is not truthful or valid as judged by your standards (my experience is just that — mine, and only mine, to report) and b) that any information different from how you experience the world should be edited out. Each person’s experience may vary, however, my obligation to our readers is to report my experiences as they happen, which I did in this post.

]]> Comment on My Hands-On Preview of the Advanced Bionics Neptune CI Processor by Elizabeth http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/4490/my-hands-on-preview-of-the-advanced-bionics-neptune-ci-processor/comment-page-1/#comment-16354 Elizabeth Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:18:29 +0000 http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/?p=4490#comment-16354 Charlie -- This review is a truthful account of my experiences with the Neptune. It truly did take me 15 minutes to assemble/disassemble the processor. Each person's experience may vary. Regardless, I am happy that you are on your way to better hearing. I hope you enjoy every minute of it! Charlie — This review is a truthful account of my experiences with the Neptune. It truly did take me 15 minutes to assemble/disassemble the processor. Each person’s experience may vary. Regardless, I am happy that you are on your way to better hearing. I hope you enjoy every minute of it!

]]> Comment on Mapping a Cochlear Implant by Elizabeth http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/4373/mapping-a-cochlear-implant/comment-page-1/#comment-16353 Elizabeth Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:16:30 +0000 http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/?p=4373#comment-16353 Bambz -- It does take time for a CI recipient to make sense of the new sounds they are receiving after activation. How is your son responding during booth testing at his mapping appointments? At what decibel level does the audiologist see him responding to sound? If he is responding to sounds appropriately during mapping, then it could just be a matter of time before his behavioral responses in the "real world" catch up to what he is receiving through his CI "on paper" in audiology. The most important thing is to be connected with a good pediatric audiologist and to be receiving therapy from a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist. If you need help locating a professional who is trained in listening and spoken language, you can find a registry <a href="http://nc.agbell.org//page.aspx?pid=1259" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>. It is very important that your son wears his cochlear implant all waking hours to get maximal benefit from the device. Young children often make a game of pulling off the processor because it gets them attention and a big reaction from parents. Initial mapping sets the CI at low levels, so it is not hurting him. Just calmly replace it each and every time he pulls it off. Once he realizes that it benefits him, he will likely be much more willing to wear it. It's hard to be patient, but with hard work and good listening and spoken language therapy, your son will get the most from his cochlear implant. Best wishes! Bambz — It does take time for a CI recipient to make sense of the new sounds they are receiving after activation. How is your son responding during booth testing at his mapping appointments? At what decibel level does the audiologist see him responding to sound? If he is responding to sounds appropriately during mapping, then it could just be a matter of time before his behavioral responses in the “real world” catch up to what he is receiving through his CI “on paper” in audiology. The most important thing is to be connected with a good pediatric audiologist and to be receiving therapy from a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist. If you need help locating a professional who is trained in listening and spoken language, you can find a registry HERE. It is very important that your son wears his cochlear implant all waking hours to get maximal benefit from the device. Young children often make a game of pulling off the processor because it gets them attention and a big reaction from parents. Initial mapping sets the CI at low levels, so it is not hurting him. Just calmly replace it each and every time he pulls it off. Once he realizes that it benefits him, he will likely be much more willing to wear it. It’s hard to be patient, but with hard work and good listening and spoken language therapy, your son will get the most from his cochlear implant. Best wishes!

]]> Comment on Let’s bring a cochlear implant recipient to Switched at Birth! by Candy http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/4540/lets-bring-a-cochlear-implant-recipient-to-switched-at-birth/comment-page-1/#comment-16336 Candy Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:31:50 +0000 http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/?p=4540#comment-16336 Whoo Hoo! Awesome. So, Lizzy sez they've been planning to do that all along! I'm tickled. Can't wait. :) Whoo Hoo! Awesome.

So, Lizzy sez they’ve been planning to do that all along!

I’m tickled. Can’t wait.

:)

]]> Comment on Mapping a Cochlear Implant by Bambz Irawan http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/4373/mapping-a-cochlear-implant/comment-page-1/#comment-16330 Bambz Irawan Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:25:15 +0000 http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/?p=4373#comment-16330 Anybody can pls give some information what respond normally supposed to be seen from Cochlear Implantation patient within 1st and 2nd week after activated. My son has undergone for CI surgery on 17 Jan 2012 at his right ear and the CI has been activated on 7 Feb 2012. I am wonder why until now I could not see any respond from him when we give some sound like music, calling his name even clapping the hands.. Up to now we have done 2 session mapping. the 1 st was only with the audiologist. The 2nd was with CI engineer and the audiologist.. We planned to have next appointment next week. Anybody can advise me what should we do...? I am frustrated with this condition.. In other case, it seems very difficult to put the coil and processor into my son's head. Every time he tried to take it off. Does this because he felt uncomfortable with her ??voice heard? Or because he does not have the benefit of the CI that has been placed in his head? Thanks, Bambz Anybody can pls give some information what respond normally supposed to be seen from Cochlear Implantation patient within 1st and 2nd week after activated.
My son has undergone for CI surgery on 17 Jan 2012 at his right ear and the CI has been activated on 7 Feb 2012. I am wonder why until now I could not see any respond from him when we give some sound like music, calling his name even clapping the hands.. Up to now we have done 2 session mapping. the 1 st was only with the audiologist. The 2nd was with CI engineer and the audiologist.. We planned to have next appointment next week. Anybody can advise me what should we do…? I am frustrated with this condition..
In other case, it seems very difficult to put the coil and processor into my son’s head. Every time he tried to take it off. Does this because he felt uncomfortable with her ??voice heard? Or because he does not have the benefit of the CI that has been placed in his head?

Thanks,
Bambz

]]> Comment on Let’s bring a cochlear implant recipient to Switched at Birth! by Rachel http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/4540/lets-bring-a-cochlear-implant-recipient-to-switched-at-birth/comment-page-1/#comment-16329 Rachel Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:45:23 +0000 http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/?p=4540#comment-16329 Lizzy, Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I truly appreciate your letting us know that you are considering bringing a character who is a cochlear implant recipient on the show! I look forward to enjoying many more episodes! Lizzy,

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I truly appreciate your letting us know that you are considering bringing a character who is a cochlear implant recipient on the show! I look forward to enjoying many more episodes!

]]> Comment on My Hands-On Preview of the Advanced Bionics Neptune CI Processor by Charlie Beamon http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/4490/my-hands-on-preview-of-the-advanced-bionics-neptune-ci-processor/comment-page-1/#comment-16327 Charlie Beamon Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:17:15 +0000 http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/?p=4490#comment-16327 Did it really take you 15 minutes? It took me 15 seconds and because it is completely waterproof, I chose it. I am really looking forward to hearing all the laughing that goes on in my hot tub. Did it really take you 15 minutes? It took me 15 seconds and because it is completely waterproof, I chose it. I am really looking forward to hearing all the laughing that goes on in my hot tub.

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