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Come along with Bionic Buddy as he goes on the journey of hearing loss discovery, hearing aid fittings, cochlear implant surgery and getting used to his new bionic hearing. This DVD can be used to prepare a young child for visits to the audiologist or cochlear implant surgery. By experiencing the situations first through Bionic Buddy's eyes and knowing what to expect, children can be better prepared for potentially scary experiences.
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This project has been compiled by Plural Publishing and presents listings, contact information, product information and tools for educators from three of the major cochlear implants manufacturers - Advanced Bionics, Med-El Corporation, and Cochlear Americas. In addition, an in-depth discussion is presented on one of the Cochlear Americas' cochlear implants, the Nucleus Freedom Sound Processor Model either with a BTE or bodyworn controller. Topics...
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Presents in picture and animation information about cochlear implants, including what they are, the selection and evaluation process, sugery, post-surgery, hook-up and follow-up. An in-depth look at the anatomy and function of the ear is presented. A video section that presents discussion among parents, their Deaf mentor and hearing parent advisor is also included.
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In the United States, 12,000 babies are born annually with hearing loss. Doctors at the University of Miami's Ear Institute help patients that are diagnosed and prepared for cochlear implant surgery. A cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device that provides the sense of hearing to patients who are profoundly deaf or are severely hard of hearing. The implant helps patients hear when electrodes along the array stimulate the remaining auditory...
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After Michael Chorost suddenly lost what was left of his hearing, he took the radical step of having a cochlear implant — a tiny computer — installed in his head. A technological marvel, the device not only restored to him the world of sound but also could be routinely upgraded with new software. Despite his intitial fear of the technology's potentially dehumanizing effects, Chorost's implant allowed him to connect with others in surprising ways:...
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This DVD is a good resource for information on hearing aids and cochlear implants. It can be used to educate users, both old and new, caregivers and other family members about the care and cleaning of hearing aids, insertion or placement, changing batteries and more. A section is included which provides communication tips and then discusses the importance of hearing for everyday communication.
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Introduced by Sheldon Altfeld, past president of the Silent Network, deaf hosts Mary Beth Barber and David Sladek lead a group of hearing and deaf panelists through an in-depth discussion of the cochlear implant. This program features doctors that perform the surgery, audiologists, implant recipients, parents and members of the deaf community who have deep reservations about the propiety of the implant. David Butterfield who produced the project...
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Making decisions about assistive hearing devices can involve a large amount of confusing information. The medical industry, insurance industry, and companies that manufacture cochlear implants and hearing aids often do not include information from a community perspective. Phil Bravin, a recognized leader in the Deaf community and a successful businessman, provides basic factual information about deafness in general, the anatomy and process of hearing,...
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Director Chase Matthews offers this moving documentary about Justin Garrett, a completely deaf young man who, in 2006, agreed to undergo radical cochlear implant surgery that could possibly make him hear for the first time. Matthews follows Justin as he prepares for, submits to and recovers from the high-stakes surgery. Success will reverse Justin's condition, but failure will irrevocably destine him to a lifetime of total silence.
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