Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation begins after cochlear implant activation. It includes improving conversational skills reducing the limitations caused by hearing loss therefore enhancing a person’s quality of life. An emphasis is placed on improving the auditory skills through the use of the cochlear implant device focusing on enhancing the ability to listening to and discriminate discrete differences in sounds and words produced.
Cochlear implant rehabilitation is provided to infants, children, and adults following cochlear implant surgery activation of the external device. For infants and children, it is critical to pursue cochlear implant rehabilitation immediately after the external cochlear implant device has been activated, especially when a child is born without hearing and the parents desire for the child is to learn to listen and develop spoken language. The infant or child must learn to utilize the auditory information provided through the cochlear implant device in order to develop speech, language, and literacy skills.
When an adult has been hearing, but suddenly loses that sense, pursuing cochlear implantation may become an option. Oftentimes, once implanted and activated with the device, cochlear implant rehabilitation will help the adult regain the ability to hear through the use of the implant. The process of learning to listen will likely develop more rapidly with the help of a specialist in the field of cochlear implant rehabilitation.
Prior to implantation and again once implanted with a cochlear implant device, a specialist at Bliss will initiate baseline testing and will then provide you with the cochlear implant rehabilitation services individualized for you or your child. Individually designed exercises and speech therapy activities will be implemented with information that will help you to make the most of your newly implanted device. Through the expertise and guidance of our highly trained speech/language pathologists, your cochlear implant rehabilitation sessions will improve you or your child’s ability to communicate verbally using your auditory skills to the fullest potential.
Cochlear implant rehabilitation helps individuals adapt to and maximize the benefits of cochlear implants prior to and following activation through therapy services.
Aural rehabilitation is a service provided to both children and adults who have been diagnosed with hearing loss following hearing aid fitting or cochlear implant activation
We help people diagnosed with Central Auditory Processing Disorders improve their ability to process and interpret auditory information by focusing on enhancing listening skills, auditory discrimination, and memory through targeted exercises and strategies.
Using specialized techniques and a multidisciplinary approach, we address the underlying causes of feeding disorders and empower children to enjoy mealtime and thrive.
By prioritizing spoken language development and involving caregivers in the learning process, our therapy promotes comprehensive language acquisition and integration.
Our trained speech/language pathologists target issues such as tongue thrust, incorrect swallowing patterns, and oral posture problems to provide appropriate intervention.
Our speech/language pathologists specialize across a variety of speech and language needs for both the pediatric and adult populations.
