Quiet Signs of Love

WATCH THIS. IT IS CAPTIONED.

NOTE: THIS IS AUSIAN SIGN LANGUAGE

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Audiological Evaluation 6 month Post Implantation

Today I received the audiological evaluation in the mail. This is amazing I had to share.

History: Danielle was born with Bilateral hearing loss, which worsened approximately two years ago. The etiology of her hearing loss is unknown; however she has been diagnosed with disease. In February 2011, Danielle was implanted with a Nucleus System 5 cochlear implant in her right and she received the external components one month later.

Technology. Danielle came tot his evaluation using a MAP in her CP810-processor composed in the ACE processing strategy in Meniere's her right cochlear implant. Danielle was tested by means of standard audiometry in the sound field. Responses to narrow band noise were considered to be of good reliability, indicating threshold levels of 5-20 dBHL for the frequency range of 250-6000 Hz with her cochlear implant. These findings indicated that danielle has full access to speech at normal and soft conversational levels when using her cochlear implant.

Speech Perception: Speech discrimination testing was performed at this evaluation.
Scores:

Test Condition Right Cochlear Implant
CNC Word List 50 dBHL 80%
AZ BIO SENTENCES 50 dBHL 89%

50 dBHL S/N +5 75% ( P1- " Everyday")
80% ( P2 - " Noise")


Word recognition scores in quiet, using recorded CNC word list, were judged to be good. Sentence recognition scores, using recorded AZBio sentences, were judged to be very good in quiet and good in noise. These findings indicate a significant improvement in speech perception in noise since the previous evaluation (75%-80% today compared to 41% three months ago).

3 MONTH EVALUATION #2

Today I went into the city for a full evaluation. My audiologist put me in the sound booth. I listened to beeps then I had to listen to sentences. This time it was a harder test than the first evaluation.

First I had to use my Everyday Program and listen to the sentences with the background noise ex: " Today was a rough day.", " Have a great day at work", " Her hair is very long." then it started getting harder. " I have to go to take out the garbage, then go to the food store." The sentences got longer and longer and I did AMAZING! WOHOOOOOO.

Jill said to try my NOISE PROGRAM with the background noise. I had to repeat different voices (male and female) of a conversation. It seemed harder with when I couldn't understand what the Male said. I started to get frustrated. She wanted to see the difference from the EVERYDAY and the NOISE.

My audiologist was very impressed. I am comfortable with her and she tells me everything too!


CNC WORD LIST was the same from the first evaluation that was 80% ( WHICH IS STILL GREAT SHE SAID)

Then the BIO SENTENCES: My first evaluation back 6/7/2011 I scored 41% . TODAY: I got 89% WOHHOOO!

I couldn't believe it. I thought it did bad. What a difference in three months. I was so happy I was going to Jump out of the chair and do a dance! LOL. My audiologist will send me the full evaluation report within the week.

I am still hearing in the NORMAL RANGE which is 10 db!!!!!! WOHOOO So she didn't want to do a mapping because she feels this is a great program for me. I will continue to stay on this program. She also said that if we put it so loud it will be overwhelming.

Then she took an impression of my EAR for an Ear mold because the implant keeps falling off. It happens every second because my ears are tiny ( I guess thats the reason why). The ear mold will be sent to my house. It will arrive in 2 weeks.

Remember that Warbly sound I was telling you about.... it was driving me crazy of course it didn't happen TODAY but she did say that she thinks it could be the batteries since everything was replaced. Hasn't happened in a few days so KNOCK ON WOOD! She did ask if I was putting it in the DRY & STORE. I told her every night i put it in there. I'll let it go.


Here is my audiogram from today: I was so proud I had to scan it. I never in my life thought I would hear so well. Its amazing to be able to hear!!!!!!!!!!!!




Here are both evaluations: ( CLICK ON PHOTO TO MAKE BIGGER)





I dont have to go back till NOVEMBER 22, 2011. After this appointment, it will be every 6 months.




Hope you are all having a great day!



HUGS

Locust Valley Newspaper

Remember my old post about volunteering. Well today I found out I was in the Locust Valley Newspaper. I am glad that my article was in the newspaper. Hoping there will be more volunteers this year. Cant wait for the fall festival.





I will be back tomorrow after my mapping.



Hugs- Danielle

How to use the Zephyr Dry & Store

Here is a video that explains how to use the Zephyr Dry & Store.

It is Captioned.








Hugs- Danielle

Going to School with Cochlear Implants

To all parents who have children that are going to school with their cochlear implants. Here are some articles that will help your child get the best education possible.

Back to School with Cochlear Implant's

FM Options

Choose the right FM Receiver for your CI

What is Individualized Education Program (IEP)

IEP Checklist

Parent Checklist for School Placement

Placement Considerations Checklist for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Choose an FM system for your CI

I found out that Phonak is one of the top brands that cochlear recommended to me for a Receiver. You can check out which receiver is best for you.

( Please Note Below is a personal email from cochlear. I did not write this.)


FM Options for Nucleus® Recipients

In a classroom setting, FM systems may help a student with a Nucleus Cochlear Implant better understand the teacher by allowing the student to hear the teacher over other classroom sounds. This occurs by having the teacher wear a microphone, and having the student wear the FM receiver that connects with his or her sound processor. There are a variety of FM system and receiver options available. Cochlear™ offers several options for FM system use.

Nucleus® 5 FM Options
- Ear level receiver connected directly to the sound processor (ex: Phonak ML14i)

- Ear level FM receiver connected to the sound processor using the Euro Accessory Adaptor (ex: Phonak MLxi) TIP: Check out our YouTube video on using the Nucleus 5 with the Euro Adaptor!

- Neckloop receiver that functions using the telecoil in the sound processor (ex: Phonak My Link) FM cable connected to body-worn receiver

Nucleus® Freedom™ FM Options
- Ear level FM receiver connected to the sound processor using the Freedcom MicroLink

- Neckloop receiver that functions using the telecoil in the sound processor (ex: Phonak My Link)

- FM cable connected to body-worn receiver





Hugs- Danielle

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