School resource center
The Cochlear School Resource Center is designed to assist educational professionals, pediatric and educational audiologists with quick access to tools and material to meet the auditory accessibility needs of school-aged children*† with cochlear implants, an Osia® System, a Baha® System or significant hearing loss.
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This material is intended for health professionals. If you are a consumer, please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always read the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.
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*In the United States, the cochlear implant system is intended for use in children 9 to 24 months of age who have bilateral profound sensorineural deafness and demonstrate limited benefit from appropriate binaural hearing aids. Children two years of age or older may demonstrate severe to profound hearing loss bilaterally. In Canada, the Cochlear Nucleus Profile Plus (CI600) Series and Profile (CI500) Series Implant Systems are intended for use in children 9 to 24 months of age who have bilateral profound sensorineural deafness and demonstrate limited benefit from appropriate binaural hearing aids. Cochlear Nucleus Freedom Series (CI24RE (CA) and (ST), and CI422) Implant System is intended for use in children 12 to 24 months of age who have bilateral profound sensorineural deafness and demonstrate limited benefit from appropriate binaural hearing aids. Children 2 years of age or older may demonstrate severe to profound hearing loss bilaterally for both series of implants.
†In the United States and Canada, the Osia System is indicated for children ages 5 and older. In the United States and Canada, the placement of a bone-anchored implant is contraindicated in children below the age of 5.
References
- Ling, D. (1989). Foundations of spoken language for the hearing-impaired child. Washington, DC: Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf. Page 1.