Cochlear Implant Speech Therapy

About cochlear implants:

A cochlear implant is an electronic device that provides a sensation of hearing to individuals who have severe to profound hearing loss. It does not provide or restore “normal” hearing. However, the device, which has an external part called a speech processor (resembles a behind-the-ear hearing aid) and an internal device
surgically implanted under the skin and into the inner ear, can allow children access to sound and spoken language.
Most children with good language abilities, consistent listening therapy, and fulltime use of the device can learn to use this sound to understand spoken language.

Is it the right choice for my child?

Determining if a cochlear implant is right for your child is a process that includes appointments and evaluations with various members of our team. If your child is approved for implantation, family members will be asked to attend programming sessions, maintain equipment and support their child and her progress during all waking hours.

Your child may be a candidate for a cochlear implant if she:

» Is under 3-years-old (earliest is best)
» was born without hearing
» Once had enough hearing to perceive the sounds of speech
» Never heard sounds before and possesses good cognitive (learning) ability

Most children who receive cochlear implants do enjoy some degree of benefit. Goals and expectations for the outcome of cochlear implantation vary for different children and are reviewed thoroughly with the family before the surgery.

A cochlear implant is an electronic device that stimulates the cochlear nerve electrically. The implant has two parts:

External Part
This part sits at the back of the ear and has a microphone installed in it. It picks up sounds from the outside and sends electrical signals to the internal components of the ear.

Internal Part
The internal component of the cochlear implant is placed under the skin of the ear with surgery. It processes the signal received via a microphone and converts it to an electrical impulse that stimulates the cochlear nerve. The internal part has small wires and electrodes that are used to transmit these electric impulses. The cochlear nerve sends the signal to the brain where it is processed to produce hearing sensations.

Cochlear Implant Vs Hearing Aids

While cochlear implants and hearing aids serve the same fundamental purpose their mechanisms and applications are different. Hearing aids only amplify the sound so that people with hearing impairment can listen with a little more clarity. Cochlear implants, on the other hand, bypass the natural mechanism of the auditory system and stimulate the nerves artificially.

Patients who experience mild to moderate hearing impairment can be cured via hearing aids. But those that have profound hearing loss need cochlear implants to mitigate the condition. People that get a hearing aid take about two weeks to adapt to it. However, people that undergo cochlear implant surgeries need auditory therapies to get used to it.

Hearing Therapy After Receiving Cochlear Implants
Cochlear implants bypass the natural mechanism of the auditory system and use a new one that is alien to our bodies. To understand the new experience, patients need aural rehab also known as auditory therapy. The therapy helps the patient understand:

Differences between sounds and words
New words that the patients have not heard before
Speech of other people
Function of implants
Effects of the implant on the patient’s bodies
Effects of the implant on people around the patients
In addition, it also improves the speaking skills of patients and helps them with listening to music.

We have the facility of Cochlear Implant Speech Therapy in Prayagraj.For consultation and treatment,

Contact:

33/29, Lowther Road George Town

Prayagraj, Near Sarodaya ENT Center

Phone: 7704889513, 9451889513