Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program
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Patient Stories
Brothers share a bond over their "superhero" hearing
Brothers Bentley and Brody enjoy catching bugs, fishing and playing together outside. Bentley is about to start his third season of soccer, and Brody can't help but start dancing any time he hears music. As their mom, Dori, puts it, "They are two healthy boys who just happen to be deaf."
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The UT Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program at Children’s Health℠ brings together experts from Children’s Health, the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) Callier Center for Communication Disorders and UT Southwestern Medical Center to provide the best in cochlear implantation for children.
Our physicians are respected authorities in cochlear implantation and nationally known as educators of leading-edge implantation techniques. Our team of speech-language pathologists and audiologists are certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialists, which means they have special training and advanced education to work with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
From our fellowship-trained, board certified UT Southwestern surgeons to our therapists and support staff, our entire team is focused on one goal – giving your child the tools needed to understand language and learn to communicate effectively and confidently.
Comprehensive evaluation from a multidisciplinary team of experts
Our team of specialists will work with your child and you to conduct a comprehensive evaluation that includes hearing tests, communication skill tests, medical exams and other services, such as a social work consultation, to determine if a cochlear implant is the answer to your child's hearing needs. Throughout the process, we explain each step, outline the potential benefits and risks, and answer any questions you have about the impact a cochlear implant could have on your child’s life.
With the UT Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program, families have the convenience of meeting all providers in one visit, at your choice of two locations, with all necessary imaging and laboratory studies done on site.
Advanced research improves the effectiveness of cochlear implants
The UT Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program at Children’s Health is part of the Dallas Cochlear Implant Program, which boasts some of the world's leading cochlear implant researchers working together to improve speech and language outcomes. We are part of an exclusive group dedicated to understanding, testing and refining the design of cochlear implants to maximize the impact they have on the lives of children who could not otherwise recognize sound. You can be sure that your child will receive the most advanced care available today.