Online Course Detail

This workshop provides information on why adults should pursue rehabilitation after cochlear implantations and the various types of rehabilitation that may be helpful. Topics reviewed include: auditory and speech therapy, music appreciation, interactive software, and other tools that can be pursued as part of a home practice program. Case studies on several adults and their rehab experiences are shared.

This is a Recorded Course which requires either a Windows-based computer or a Mac with speakers/headphones to view. More information is available in the FAQs/Help section.

Length: 60 minutes

Cost: Free to View

Course Objectives:

• Attendees will review benefits of rehabilitation for adult cochlear implant recipients.
• Attendees will review how to know when an individual might benefit from a rehabilitation program.
• Attendees will describe various rehabilitation formats and tools and how and why an individual might pursue them.

Course Instructor(s):
Donna L. Sorkin, M.A., Vice President, Consumer Affairs, Cochlear Americas and Nancy Caleffe-Schenck, M.Ed., CCC-A, CED, LSLS Cert. AVT, Director, Auditory-Verbal Services, Inc. Denver, CO