Article
Programming, Care, and Troubleshooting of Cochlear Implants for Children.
Topics in Language Disorders
(2003)
Abstract
The proper programming, care, and maintenance ocochlear implants take on added importance when the users are young children. Children may not be able to communicate adequately with caregivers when the device is not functioning properly. As such, it is imperative that educators, interpreters, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals working with children who have cochlear implants in educational settings become familiar and comfortable with the devices and learn to recognize problems. This knowledge can lead to fewer and shorter periods of time when a child is without hearing during critical educational periods. Speech processing strategies, daily maintenance, and more detailed troubleshooting techniques are reviewed.
Keywords
- Cochlear implants,
- Electrostatic discharge,
- Speech processing strategies
Disciplines
Publication Date
January, 2003
DOI
10.1097/00011363-200301000-00007
Publisher Statement
Copyright Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
Citation Information
Hedley-Williams, A., Sladen, D.P., & Tharpe, A.M. (2003). “Programming, Care and Troubleshooting of Cochlear Implants for Children”. In T. Schery (Ed.), Topics in Language Disorders, 23(1): 46-56.