Aural Rehabilitation/ Speech-Language Therapy after a Cochlear Implant

The University offers a program to both children and adults who have had a cochlear implant due to significant hearing loss or deafness. The program focuses on improving the person’s ability to interpret the auditory information that they are receiving through the implant. Auditory training of individual speech sounds, word discrimination and identification as well as conversational skills are developed through an individualized therapy program. The client’s personal interests and goals are incorporated into sessions. Speech therapy, telephone training and music recognition are areas that may be developed. Self-advocacy skills are discussed and applied in practical situations. Sessions are conducted in an individual or group setting depending on client needs.