Children as young as 12 months old, with profound hearing loss, are benefiting from cochlear implant surgery.

Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program

Boys Town National Research Hospital is known nationwide for serving children with hearing loss and other communication disorders. Our professional staff has extensive training and experience in providing services to children of all ages. The following links provide detailed information about the steps involved in cochlear implantation, from making the decision to maximizing outcomes with a cochlear implant.

Candidacy
Making the Decision
Pre-operative Visits
Surgery
Initial Stimulation
Follow-up Visits
Aural Habilitation/Rehabilitation
Maximizing Outcomes
Education, Outreach, and Training
Parents’ Perspectives