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Implanted AgeInfant or Young ToddlerHearing LossSince BirthImplantedBothI am the adopted mother and biological grandmother of a boy who was born with profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. He is the first deaf person in our family, so we had no experience or knowledge of the non-hearing world. Since his diagnosis, we have been on our own adventurous journey of discovery and education. We decided early on to learn ASL to be able to communicate with him. He went through many tests to determine the options available to him.
Implanted AgeInfant or Young ToddlerHearing LossSince BirthImplantedBothOur daughter was born with profound hearing loss and became one of the youngest in Nebraska to receive bilateral cochlear implants. She has grown into a thriving 11-year-old surpassing all expectations thanks to AB and the support of her family.
Implanted AgeMiddle-aged AdultHearing LossSlowly ProgressiveImplantedBothWhen hearing aids no longer worked for me, and I could no longer use the phone or understand conversation, I thought my life was over. After the CI, life was better than ever! Today, my hearing is a gift that I enjoy and treasure every day! I am so grateful to my CI center and Advanced Bionics!