User:AnnieBeagsMom/Deafness

Cochlear implants are an option too. Cochlear implants are surgically placed devices that stimulate the cochlear nerve in order to help the person hear. A cochlear implant is used instead of hearing aids in order to help when someone has difficulties understanding speech. A study was done on four subjects with Single-Sided Deafness that use Cochlear Implants. This study showed their age, what made them lose their hearing, which ear was affected, and how long it has been since they had their Cochlear Implant activated. It was shown that the children had much improvement in their auditory use, Another study showed that children who had their activation at a younger age, had better auditory skill and perception. Children who had their activation earlier had a higher FLI (Functional Listening Index) score than those who had theirs activated later on. Making the decision to use Cochlear Implants can be a scary decision though. A survey was done asking parents how they felt when making this decision. Many only made this decision due to feeling urgency with implanting their child. This can be a serious procedure, which comes with the risk of negative results. In the end, most of the parents felt that this was the best thing they could have done for their child.

Schooling
Parents often struggle when it comes time for them to choose an educational setting for their child. There are many things they consider when choosing that setting for them. Three things to consider would be the needs and abilities of the child, how the school can make accommodations for the child, and the environment itself. There are four themes that connect to eight sub-themes that the author refers to. Child-Centered connects to Inclusion and Additional Needs and Well-Being. Familial connects to Complex Processes, Information Input and Flow, and Caregiver perceptions of Education. School connects to School Systems and Personnel, and School Character. And finally On Reflection connects to No Regrets.