The Parents’ Guide to Cochlear Implants

Now, parents of deaf children have at hand a complete guide to the process of cochlear implantation.  Written by two eminent professionals in deaf education, The Parents’ Guide to Cochlear Implants explains in a friendly, easy-to-follow style each stage of the process.  Parents will discover how to have their child evaluated to determine her or his suitability for an implant.  They’ll learn about implant device options, how to choose an implant center, and every detail of the surgical procedure.  The initial “switch-on” is described along with counseling about device maintenance.

Patricia M. Chute, Mary Ellen Nevins, Authors

Published by Gallaudet University Press, Washington, DC