About Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation
Cochlear implant rehabilitation follows implant surgery to help users make sense of sound, through programming (mapping) of the device and structured listening and speech training.
The earlier a child with profound deafness is implanted and starts therapy, the better the speech outcomes. Government programmes support implants for eligible children.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Fees, availability and outcomes vary by doctor and hospital.
Conditions Treated
Severe hearing loss
Profound deafness
Post-implant rehabilitation
Auditory training
Related Diseases
Congenital deafness
Acquired hearing loss
Auditory neuropathy
Post-meningitis deafness
Symptoms to Watch For
Little benefit from hearing aids
Delayed speech due to deafness
Poor speech understanding
Difficulty in noise
Procedures & Treatments
Implant mapping
Auditory-verbal therapy
Speech training
Listening exercises