What are the benefits of the cochlear implant?
People who have cochlear implants tell us that they feel more connected to the world around them. They can hear sounds like birds singing, telephones ringing, and cars approaching to name but a few. People with the cochlear implant can learn to talk and understand speech although this depends upon hearing history, age, training and practice. There are two big groups who benefit from cochlear implants young children born deaf and adults who lose their hearing later in life. Children who benefit the most from cochlear implants are those who have been deaf for short period of time. That is why we try to identify deaf children at a young age. We have also found that children benefit most when they are in good auditory oral educational programs and have the support of their family. Family support is essential in helping children get the most out of their cochlear implants. Children get better and better results as they use their cochlear implant those who have used their device for more tha
