Supporting Your Child with Hearing Loss

This is the moment your family has been waiting for. After the recommended healing period, you’ll visit your child's audiologist to receive the sound processor, and he or she will hear for the first time with their new device. The excitement will be building as you approach the big day, giving you a chance to prepare for what’s ahead. Learn about the recovery period, what to expect at programming, and how to get ready for their new hearing and the best ways to make the most of it.

Your child's cochlear implant surgery

Any surgery, no matter how simple or short, can be stressful. Learn how to take care of your child and help them on their road to recovery.

Activating your child's cochlear implant

Help prepare your child for the moment they'll hear for the first time with their new device and know what questions to ask their audiologist.

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.

Getting speech therapy

For many children with hearing implant solutions, speech therapy has an important part to play in developing language skills.

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 read the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.

Views expressed are those of the individual. Consult your health professional to determine if you are a candidate for Cochlear technology.

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