Comprehensive care for a child with severe hearing impairment before and after cochlear implantation

The thesis deals with the process of cochlear implantation from diagnosis of hearing impairment to sound processor setup and hearing rehabilitation. In the theoretical part, attention is paid to defining the topic of hearing impairment, there are mentioned means of communication that can be chosen for communication with a child with hearing impairment, and we find a description of the development of spoken language in these children. Subsequently, attention is paid to the system of care for these children and finally the cochlear implant and the whole process of cochlear implantation is described here. The empirical part is based on interviews with mothers of children with severe hearing impairment who underwent cochlear implantation, and focuses primarily on informing parents about the whole process, establishing communication with the child before implantation and the course of subsequent hearing rehabilitation. The work aims to point out the need for early diagnosis of hearing loss, its correct compensation, establishing contact using a sensory accessible means of communication and the importance of long-term cooperation in setting up a sound processor and subsequent hearing rehabilitation. Another goal is to prepare material that will quickly and easily provide parents with basic information..