6.+Child+Case+Study

My case study pertains to a 3-year-old boy who recently received a Cochlear Implant in his left ear. He was born deaf and his parents opted to have this procedure done. His 1st day of class at UCP was in his 2nd week of having the implant.





Here is an example of what listening to music may sound like with a Cochlear Implant. From lowest quality (4 channels to the highest current quality available (32 channels). The last portion you hear is the song in it's original state (what the person was actually listening to).

Here is an example of plain speech from the lowest quality (4 channels) to the highest current quality available (32 channels). The last portion you hear is the actual speech (what the implanted person is listening to).

Want to know why these sounds are so different from regular hearing? Find out here.

Which would be easier for you to listen to and fully understand? Are either of them extremely easy to comprehend? Think about this when modifying lessons for students with Cochlear Implants. Just because they have the device does not mean they can hear perfectly.