Gertrude Said:

CI Questions for Research Paper?

We Answered:

How long have you been implanted?

For about four and a half years.

Why did you decide get implanted?

Well, my parents wanted me to get implanted because they wanted me to hear and communicate with them.

What made you decide to get the implant?

Actually, when I moved to Canada and went to the first school and my teacher told my parents about Cochlear Implant. They were interested in Cochlear Implant for me.

Where do you hear the sounds-on the side of your head above your ear or in your ear?

In the ear.

Do you understand the sounds that you are hearing?

Of course, I practiced listening and right now I do understand what the sounds are.

Do you hear better than what you did before you got the implant? If yes, how much better? If no, will you stop using the implant?

Completely much better. I can't explain. Lol!

Do you see yourself in deaf or hearing community?

Well, I am in middle.

What do hearing people do when they see that you have an implant?

Well, sometimes hearing people can be stupid and treat me like a maid. But many people are so sweet and helpful when I need something so I can hear.

Do you feel accepted by the deaf community?

I don't know. Sorry.

Why do interpreters need to know about working with people who are implanted?

I am sorry, but I do not know what interpreters means.

Did you go to speech therapy? If yes, how long? If no, why didn't you need therapy?

I definitely need speech therapy because I need to know how to speak correctly so I can communicate with hearing people.

How do you feel about Cochlear Implant now that you have one?

I feel HAPPY!

Would you recommend a Cochlear Implant to a person who is thinking of getting one?

HIGHLY recommended.

Good questions.

Jose Said:

Want to talk to any parent who has chosen cochlear implants for their child.?

We Answered:

My son was evaluated for auditory neuropathy. He didn't have it. Did you already do the ABR (auditory brain response)? I don't know where you are or where your assessments are but we went to one of the top specialists in the country. He is Dr. Thiery Morlet at A.I. Dupont children's hospital in Wilmington, DE
http://www.otometrics.com/insights_june_…

Edith Said:

Was I considered "mute"?

We Answered:

I am hard of hearing and I attend to a public school where everybody talk except me. I just choose not to use my voice much to my chagrin or I mispronounce the words. People think I'm mute because they never hear my voice before.

Barbara Said:

I got a huge problem with my speech.?

We Answered:

If your Cochlear Implant really help you hear it? Then that is great!
But one thing you must not give up on your speech because you already been in speech therapy.
I am deaf also.
I was born deaf and I don't speak very good.
Just three words you need to know is NEVER GIVE UP.

Enrique Said:

For Cochlear Implant users: was it same as the first one?

We Answered:

I am going to show you respect on this one.
I believe those hearing people should get CI because they already knew what or how they heard it; I do support that for hearing people get one when they lost their hearing.
As for Deaf? My answer is no.