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Originally Posted by peppy
Looks like hearing aids are no longer working for our son. He's been tested twice now by different places and his word recognition is down to 32% in one ear and 54% in the other. That is down from 50% and 75-80% respectively. We are not sure what to do now, the Dr's want cochlear implants.
Our son is 12 in the sixth grade and making AB honor roll at a private school. I just can't get my head around how he is doing it.
We have asked if his hearing will continue to deteriorate, but auditory neuropathy is not something they can predict.
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It's easy for me to say but I think your boy is doing great. Our biology can make incredible accommodation when given such a hurdle to clear, and it looks like your boy is on his way to a very good life.
My situation is not the same by any stretch but consider that my brain had to rewire itself to adapt to me losing the use of my right arm at the age of 48. Now being left handed is as normal as was being right handed. I even think left handed when imagining a task.
With your support and unconditional love he's gonna do fine.