Online Course Detail

Children with additional special needs are receiving cochlear implants in greater numbers. A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted device for people with severe to profound hearing loss designed to increase the user’s sound awareness. Children with diagnoses in addition to hearing loss can benefit from cochlear implants, but the outcomes and/or expectations for them may be different. Several diagnoses will be discussed along with factors to consider for successful implants. This presentation discusses factors to consider during the candidacy stage, important considerations for testing/MAPping, considerations for speech-language therapy, and the crucial role a team approach plays in working with children who receive cochlear implants and have other diagnoses in addition to hearing loss.

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:

• Participants will be able to identify factors that affect outcomes for children who receive cochlear implants.
• Participants will be able to identify creative methods for delivering audiological services.
• Participants will be able to develop strategies for developing listening skills.
• Participants will be able to describe the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach.

Course Instructor(s):
Holly Whalen, Au.D., CCC-A and Melissa H. Sweeney, M.S., CCC/SLP, LSLS, Cert. AVT, University of Texas Dallas, Callier Center, Dallas Cochlear Implant Program