Cochlear Implant 2 Research Project
ABOUT THE PROJECT
A project to learn about the impact of cochlear implants for children with combined hearing and vision loss is seeking young children to participate in a research study. If you are considering a cochlear implant for your child younger than 8 years of age who is blind or visually impaired, we would like to talk to you about our project.
Parents of children who have combined hearing and vision impairments know how difficult it is to make the decision about a cochlear implant for their child. Common questions parents ask include:
- How do we know the implant will work?
- What results should we expect?
- What if it destroys any hearing my child has left?
- What therapies or interventions are available after implantation?
- My child has additional disabilities. Will my child benefit from a cochlear implant too?
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathleen Stremel Thomas
The Teaching Research Institute
Western Oregon University
stremelk@wou.edu
1-877-660-2432 or 913-449-0313
or
Susan M. Bashinski
Special Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
East Carolina University
bashinskis@ecu.edu
252-737-1705