my child with a cochlear implant (ci). introduction
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My child with a cochlear implant (CI)
Introduction
My child’s hearing loss and experience with a CI
Previous school/educational experiences
How does a CI work?
Diagram of the internal ear with a CI
Internal and external components
A CI on a child
Challenges of using a CI to hear
Hearing challenges• Noisy environments• Locating the source of sounds• Incidental hearing
Speech and language challenges• Hearing age• English as a second language• Articulation• Lack of confidence• Difficulty modulating volume
Social challenges• Missing cues for transitions• Missing incidental conversations• Difficulty identifying speaker• Difficulty learning social rules of conduct
Methods to support my child in the classroom
Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Discuss IEP goals• List classroom accommodations
Set up the classroom to reduce background noise
• Put carpets, rugs, or mats on floors• Cut tennis balls in half and slip them onto all chair
feet• Place curtains on windows• Cover the walls• Avoid having bubbling fish tanks or water features
in the classroom
To help with this process, I will…
• Provide materials to support the teacher• Provide contact information for specialists familiar
with my child• Be available throughout the year to discuss my
child’s progress• Work with my child at home on classroom
assignments
Next steps
Questions?