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Should we use an FM device? Do you offer programming that could help us if we were to fly to CA from Ohio?...

...I wonder what she hears? Does she hear what we hear?...

Does the MedEL cochlear implant have static problems?...

The 'hearing age' concept seems like a blanket approach...

Mild hearing loss does not sound that bad to me...

...there was a discrepancy between the ABR results and her behavioral testing. Can you please explain what the discrepancies are and what they mean?...

...However, he did say that if we wanted a second opinion, we should get one...

...he hears a constant ringing or screeching in his ears all the time. He just figured it was normal becuase he says he has always heard it and it never stops...

Why do Audiologists steer parents away from ITE hearing aids for infants? I have heard safety and cost cited as reasons. However, what if cost is not an issue for the parents.

Please advise which hearing aid is reliable and suitible for my son.

...I heard that digital aids may need to be adjusted. What are the chances that my son's aids are not set correctly?

" ...so please help us how to devlop her speech thank you I hope you will help us..."

" ... would it be better for Benji to be placed in a regular ed class (with itenerent support) with a size of 20 children or remain in the TC classroom..."

"...should he be 'mapped'using a Hi Res processing strategy or should he be using a processing strategy that simulates the MPS strategy that he currently uses on his first implanted side?..."

" ...when will she starts speaking and will her speach be normal. do we need to go for cochlear implant?..."

" ...shows great improvement in terms of written exercises but has much difficulty in terms of oral speech..."

" ...it does not sound to me that she is like a one month normal hearing baby. How can I estimate an equivalent hearing age?..."

"...We are researching cochlear implants and I am searching for the answer to "When do we decide..."

question about whistling from hearing aids

"...My question is What can cause hearing loss?..."

"...would you be able to diagnose what kind of deafness she has at this age?..."

"...she has been diagnosed sever to profound deaf bilateral. What do you think the cause could be..."

"...Will hearing aids AND a personal FM system maximize our 4-month old infant's chances of hearing and learning language/speech?"

"... can hear normally like of those with normal hearing? 2) How can I teach him properly on how to listen and talk?..."

"...We found a 'body adhesive' called 'It Stays'...

"...Are these sounds he would have made whether or not he was aided?"

"...hard time hearing above 2000 hz but able to sing on key and on time with songs..."

"...he was just implanted...he does not follow the s, sh, m in the ling sounds. what could be wrong?..."

"...My question is... How will Cochlear implant help my son from hearing? Are hearing aids much better than the implant in young kids? How risky is the implant to young kids?..."

"...Hearing aid & implant upon turn on or not?..."

" ...it does not sound to me that she is like a one month normal hearing baby. How can I estimate an equivalent hearing age?..."