The Cochlear Implant Process

The Cochlear Implant Process
Are you thinking it might be time to get evaluated for a cochlear implant (CI)? Have you just learned your child is deaf? Our program can help you with what needs to come next. Call or write us for more information.

 The Cochlear Implant process at the Dallas Cochlear Implant Program:

Adults call Aston Clinic 214-645-8898 for appointment Children call Callier 214-905-3077 for appointment

1. Hearing Evaluation
2. MRI
3. Visit with an Otologist (ear doctor) specializing in CI
4. Decision to implant and device selection
5. Surgery for CI
6. Initial stimulation of the implant
7. PRN visits to the audiologist for CI adjustments
 

 

 

 

1. Hearing Evaluation
2. Speech/language development evaluations
3. MRI
4. Decision to implant and device selection
5. Visit with an Otologist (ear doctor) specializing in CI
6. Surgery for CI
7. Initial stimulation of the implant
8. Several visits to the audiologist for CI adjustments
9. Additional speech and language therapy if needed