by Ayah | Jul 17, 2017 | Cochlear Implant Journey
I had my latest check up last week. It’s been a while and I had a double appointment. One for audiology and one for speech and communication training. “It’s your best test results ever!” my audiologist tells me. “You can now hear about...
by Ayah | Nov 5, 2015 | Cochlear Implant Journey
Before the cochlear implant, while wearing hearing aids on both ears, I only got 35% in a hearing test. Today, after… Posted by Silent Signs on Wednesday, 4 November...
by Ayah | Oct 16, 2015 | Cochlear Implant Journey
So as many of you may know, there are a range of different technologies available to help people hear. I’m so lucky that a country like Australia offers a range of services and support. And sometimes I always take things for granted . At school and university,...
by Ayah | Oct 13, 2015 | Cochlear Implant Journey, Religon
I had another check up last week. Making the 40 mins drive to Gladesville was more challenging than usual. For some reason the GPS even took me through the city and made me late to my appointment. A moment of weakness hit me. A moment of loneliness. The yearning...
by Ayah | Sep 1, 2015 | Cochlear Implant Journey
12 things since getting the cochlear implant: 1. Songs and movies don't sound the same anymore 2. I can now hear… Posted by Silent Signs on Monday, 31 August...
by Ayah | Jul 28, 2015 | Cochlear Implant Journey, Religon
July 28, 2015 This was my first Eid with the cochlear implant. It didn’t hit me until I went to the annual Eid festival. Usually there’s lots of stalls, food, fairy floss and plenty of activities and rides. I always look forward going there with my friends...