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Cochlear implants

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Cochlear implants provide a sensation of hearing to children who have permanent severe to profound deafness and cannot hear the full range of speech sounds with hearing aids.

Articles

A brief overview of cochlear implants

Who uses a cochlear implant?

What is a cochlear implant?

Assessment for a cochlear implant

Surgery for a cochlear implant

Follow up and habilitation

Communication and habilitation for wearers of cochlear implants

Families’ stories

Other implantable devices

Real Life Tips

Parent tips for cochlear implant surgery

Travelling with cochlear implants

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