Kids Will Be Kids: Tips and Tricks for All Seasons

Parents of children who use cochlear implants are faced with many challenges in the day-to-day use of the device. From selecting winter hats that do not disrupt the child’s magnet placement to deciding how to navigate summer swimming expeditions with little disruption of sound, there is much to consider. This session provides useful tips for everyday use and maintenance so that parents don’t have to think: “I wish someone had told me about that.”

This is a Recorded Course which requires either a Windows-based computer or a Mac with speakers/headphones to view. More information is available in the FAQs/Help section.

Length: 60 minutes

Cost: Free to View

Course Objectives:

• Upon completing this course, learners will be able to describe considerations for care and maintenance of cochlear implant components specific to the seasons.
• Upon completing this course, learners will be able to identify products and tricks for combating seasonal challenges.
• Upon completing this course, learners will be able to identify successful Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings for getting tips and help.

Course Instructor(s):
Ashley Garber, M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT., Listening and Language Connections