Children who receive cochlear implants later often face a significant gap in language development. Discover the challenges they face in school plus strategies you can use to support them in the classroom.

The Minimal Pairs Test may be able to reveal weaknesses in speech discrimination related to sounds that correspond with one or more frequency ranges. This information can be helpful for audiologists to help them identify which channels may need a closer look for adjustment as they program cochlear implants.

What is taught and practiced in rehabilitation therapy sessions can provide improved hearing and speaking abilities faster after implantation if these skills are also routinely practiced at home between sessions. This article introduces The Essential Strategy Cards, a free set of cards to assist caretakers and parents as they help young hearing implant recipients develop between therapy sessions.

A bone conduction implant or an active middle ear implant? This is a common question in clinical treatment of mixed hearing loss, and there is considerable overlap in the indications for these two systems. But there are clear differences in how these two systems function—and, in some cases, also audiological results.

Children who receive cochlear implants late are unique. This article briefly describes hearing loss diagnosis and treatment guidelines for babies and young children, what is known about why some children are diagnosed or treated later as well as the impacts of unaddressed hearing loss. After that, we provide some rehabilitation recommendations for supporting this unique population of patients with cochlear implants.

Introducing SONNET 3, our latest behind-the-ear audio processor, designed to maximize flexibility and freedom for MED-EL cochlear implant recipients and clinicians. To enhance wearing time, comfort, and everyday hearing enjoyment, SONNET 3 features integrated direct streaming, a convenient touch key, an optional flexible earhook, and is waterproof—all while providing users the closest to natural hearing with our smallest and lightest SONNET ever. To get the most out of SONNET 3 and Remote Care, our new MAESTRO 11 software is also here with a new look—but a familiar feel—to save you time when providing care.