Hearing loss in children Acknowledging the Signs: How Parents Detected Early Signs of Hearing Loss in their Children Acknowledging the Signs: How Parents Detected Early Signs of Hearing Loss in their Children “Almost two years ago, our worlds were forever changed. My...
Hearing loss in children After delayed development from hearing loss, Alina received cochlear implants. Now she uses them to excel in science After delayed development from hearing loss, Alina received cochlear implants. Now she uses them to excel in science “When Alina was first born, she was the perfect baby. She ...
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 screening o... READ MORE
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 November 9th is Microtia & Atresia Awareness Day, a nationally recognized op... READ MORE
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 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'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 “It was a simple ukulele on a holiday to Fiji that captured Felix’s attentio... READ MORE
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 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, w...
Hearing loss in children 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 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 Roxi, the Mom of ... 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...
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 How these new parents made the decision to help their son hear: Carson’s cochlear implant story How these new parents made the decision to help their son hear: Carson’s cochlear implant story Lisa and Christopher B. were ecstatic to have their first ch...