Supporting your child

After a child's implant surgery there'll be a suitable recovery period before they are fitted with their sound processor.

This is when they'll hear for the first time with their new device.

The excitement will build as the big day approaches. Now is the time for parents to get ready for the next step of their child's hearing journey.

Learn about the recovery period, what to expect when the sound processor is first switched-on and how children get the best results from their new device.

A girl wearing an implant plays the piano

Your child's cochlear implant surgery

Any surgery can be stressful. Learn how to care for your child and help them on their road to recovery.

Activating your child's cochlear implant

Prepare your child for the moment they’ll hear for the first time with their new device, and know what questions to ask their hearing health professional.

Your child's bone conduction implant surgery

Learn about your child's recovery from bone conduction implant surgery so you know what will happen after the surgery.

Fitting your child's bone conduction device

This is an important time in your child's hearing journey. You can prepare with questions to ask their hearing health professional.

A boy wearing an implant practices his speech therapy

Getting speech therapy

Speech therapy can play a fundamental role in developing language skills for children with a hearing implant.

Disclaimer

Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always follow the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.

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