An Introduction to Cochlear Implant Technology, Activation, and Programming

This article provides information about the hardware components and speech-processing strategies of cochlear implant systems. The use of assistive listening devices with cochlear implants is also discussed. A brief description of surgical procedures and the initial activation of the device are also...

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Published in:Language, speech & hearing services in schools speech & hearing services in schools, 2002-07, Vol.33 (3), p.153-161
Main Authors: Moore, Jan A, Teagle, Holly F. B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Assistive Technology
Audiology
Child Development
Children & youth
Classrooms
Cochlear Implants
Coding
Communication
Compact disc players
Corporations
Deafness
Design
Educational technology
Electronic Equipment
Elementary Secondary Education
Frequency Modulation Hearing Aid Systems
Hearing (Physiology)
Hearing Aids
Hearing Impairments
Hearing loss
Language
Listening
Power supply
Preschool Children
Programming
Selection
Signal processing
Speech
Speech Communication
Speech Language Pathology
Speech therapists
Surgery
Transmitters
Transplants & implants
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Summary:This article provides information about the hardware components and speech-processing strategies of cochlear implant systems. The use of assistive listening devices with cochlear implants is also discussed. A brief description of surgical procedures and the initial activation of the device are also presented, along with programming considerations. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
ISSN:0161-1461
1558-9129
DOI:10.1044/0161-1461(2002/013)