Cochlear implants in children : ethics and choices /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Christiansen, John B.
Other Authors: Leigh, Irene W., 1944-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Gallaudet University Press, 2002.
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Table of Contents:
  • pt. 1. Cochlear implant history and technology
  • ch. 1. History of cochlear implants / Patricia Elizabeth Spencer
  • ch. 2. Cochlear implants : a technological overview / Jay R. Lucker
  • pt. 2. Pediatric cochlear implants
  • ch. 3. Pre-implant issues
  • ch. 4. Language development and the decision to get a cochlear implant
  • ch. 5. The cochlear implant center, surgery, and short-term post-implant outcomes
  • ch. 6. Adjusting to life after the implant
  • ch. 7. Educating a child with a cochlear implant
  • ch. 8. Looking back : overall progress and satisfaction
  • ch. 9. Language development of children with cochlear implants / Patricia Elizabeth Spencer
  • pt. 3. Current issues
  • ch. 10. The deaf community : perceptions of parents, young people, and professionals
  • ch. 11. Ethics and choices : ongoing dilemma.