The fascinating technology of cochlear implants continues to change the lives of children and adults with severe or profound hearing loss. This book explains, in a simple and accessible style, the manner in which cochlear implants work, for whom they work, and the extent to which they help deaf people hear. The author tells the story of her own experience with the implant procedure, along with its advantages and benefits. The book contains a comprehensive yet simple explanation of the basic concept, history, and evolution of cochlear implants. It includes questionnaire responses and summaries, case studies, and general information-all provided by some of the foremost clinicians in the field-that provide a full picture of how implant recipients and their families feel about the procedure. Readers will come away from this unique book thoroughly informed about the ability of cochlear implants to reduce or eradicate the ramifications of deafness.
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"Attorney/Law Professor Tucker comes through once again...a wealth of information.... Here are 205 important pages for anyone considering or interested in current cochlear implant information" -- Hearing Loss
"a winning compilation of facts and feelings...on the fiery issue of cochlear implants...200 important pages-sometimes humorous, always serious-for anyone considering or interested in current CI information" -- Newswaves
"an insightful and powerful must-read for people who wonder if they or their children should get an implant" -- Volta Voices
"a winning compilation of facts and feelings...on the fiery issue of cochlear implants...200 important pages-sometimes humorous, always serious-for anyone considering or interested in current CI information" -- Newswaves
"an insightful and powerful must-read for people who wonder if they or their children should get an implant" -- Volta Voices
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Bonnie Poitras Tucker, deaf since infancy and unable to wear hearing aids, received a cochlear implant in 1991. An attorney and professor of law at Arizona State University, she is the author of six books and over 100 articles, and has been on television's "Nightline" and "Good Morning America Sunday."
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although this is an older interpretation of the now newer cochlear systems available it is relevant to my implant in 2009
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