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Cochlear Implant Services

 

ASD’s Cochlear Implant (CI) Center offers comprehensive services including consultation, MAPping, repairs and maintenance, therapy/habilitation and support with assistive devices. Services are provided at our West Hartford campus or at ASD’s affiliate satellite center at the Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in Groton, CT.
 

Consultation is available for those considering cochlear implantation, as well as for schools, businesses, and centers in need of information regarding cochlear implants. Audiologists will assist in determining if one is an appropriate candidate for cochlear implantation, and informational kits are available for those interested in learning more about cochlear implants. Center staff are also available to provide workshops and/or training for school staff regarding how to provide the most appropriate services to students with cochlear implants, as well as peer in-services to educate other students about cochlear implants.
   
 

MAPping is provided on site for those with Nucleus (Cochlear Corporation), Clarion (Advanced Bionics) and Med-El equipment. ASD’s full cochlear implant mapping facility provides each student/client with a comprehensive MAP report, which offers a detailed explanation of what each MAP/program contains, recommendations as to when and why to change programs and which program to choose, an explanation of what sounds/environments each program is designed to enhance, suggested therapy tasks (when appropriate) and a recommended schedule for subsequent MAPs.

 
 

Testing, Repairs and Maintenance are available at the Cochlear Implant Center, including audiologic testing, troubleshooting and repairs of cochlear implants, replacement of external parts and repairs through manufacturers.

 

Therapeutic services include aural habilitation and rehabilitation services in addition to the speech and language services offered through ASD. MAPping services are heavily speech focused and incorporate recommendations from therapy providers into MAP adjustments.

Assistive Devices available for those using cochlear implants include FM Systems, sound field systems, and other listening supports. Devices may be purchased or rented.

 

 

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