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Nothing
is most important to realizing the benefits of having a cochlear implant than
auditory rehabilitation therapy. Improvements following initial programming
sessions tend to happen quickly, but further improvements can surface for many
months and even years. The involvement of your family and friends in the
therapeutic process greatly enhances success.
You can expect therapy programs to
include some or all of the following components:
•
Counseling
•
Auditory training, including
analytic skill development
•
Communication skills training
Conversational
techniques - Repair strategies
Assertiveness
training - Interpersonal skills
Coping
mechanisms
•
Voice therapy
Articulation
- Voice and resonance
Rhythm -
Timing
•
Speech production training
•
Speech reading
•
Guidance
Information
on the auditory system
and hearing loss
The effects
of hearing loss on communication
The impact of
background noise and
poor listening conditions
The
importance of visual input, audiovisual
integration and attending
behavior
The impact of
talker differences
and social conditions
Benefits and
limitations of speech reading
Benefits and
limitations of assistive devices
The use of
community resources
Self-help
groups
Depending on individual needs,
therapy goals
may include:
•
Development of realistic
expectations
•
Systematic auditory and
auditory-visual training
•
Communication skills training
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