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Cochlear implant risks
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathleen Kaufman May 2.

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Kathleen Kaufman replied to Kathleen Kaufman's discussion 'Cochlear implant risks'

Thanks so much for all the responses! We are currently taking ASL courses. I have always worked with children with special needs, so I plan to learn ASL whether he gets Cochlear implants or not. We also haven't had an MRI yet, until we know he can...

May 2

Miss Kat's Mom replied to Kathleen Kaufman's discussion 'Cochlear implant risks'

I would also recommend ASL, but if you want some been there, done thatw, advice from parents with kids with CI's, you can join CICircle.

May 2

Lucky Day replied to Kathleen Kaufman's discussion 'Cochlear implant risks'

Whether your child gets a CI or not I really recommend signing with them. It's great for hearing kids and deaf kids too. Our 4 year old is able to have an academic age of "6" because even though he had no language input until he was one, he has no...

April 30

*Katrina* replied to Kathleen Kaufman's discussion 'Cochlear implant risks'

For us, this just isn't an option. I think if our daughter decides when she is 14 or older and she wants this, we will support her. But this is just such a huge decision. I couldn't make it for her. It seems like a personal issue, but I may be the...

April 30

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At 2:13pm on December 22, 2008, Kathleen Kaufman said…: Hello, I am so excited to find a network like this! I found out recently that my 2-week-old son, Max, has severe to profound hearing loss. We found out a week ago, so we should know more next month when he visits his ENT doctor. Until then, my husband and I are trying to educate ourselves as much as possible!