A Year (and a bit) of Bionic Hearing

So, It has been a whole year (and a bit) now since Isobel had her implant and was switched on! What a difference it has made to our lives. We were told today by her therapist that she has almost completed all of her auditory goals. That means that she has almost finished 'learning to listen' and will be 'listening to learn'. Amazing!

This doesn't mean that's the end of AVT, not by a long shot! We still have quite a way to go with speech and language development. Naturally these are the more challenging to develop, however, like the trooper she is, she is doing well here also.




We had parent-teacher conferences at her school this week, as always, a little nerve wracking. I'm not sure I'll ever get used to being on the other side of those. I needn't have worried though, the teachers had great things to say...

'... I love her enthusiasm...'
'... her strengths are in phonics...'
'... I forget she's deaf...'
'... she's so caring...'
'... she follows the routines well...'

A far cry from the angry, clingy, anti-social little girl beginning school 2 years ago.

Both girls enjoy reading and especially love story time with Daddy. It's quite an interactive experience, with Isobel listening and repeating. Of course Estella won't be left out of the mix and likes to join in the 'therapy'.

Not too shabby at maths either,

Until next time...