Interestingly enough, Stephen is giving us some indication that he is hearing with and without his hearing aids. He turns to localize higher pitch sounds---like a rattle, tapping of fingernails, crinkle of paper, etc.. I have been able to see some reaction to speech as well. All of this makes some sense because he does have some haircell function. The big question is if he is hearing enough to produce sound for speech/language. This is something that his Audiologist and Speech Therapist have to determine in the next couple months. We are still moving ahead with implanting him at 10months, unless we see something that will make us wait.
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he's a "dora ball" like hoku used to say about timmy. thank you for posting. it is interesting to know that he is hearing sounds like the rattle and crinkly paper. looking forward to further updates.
I wish I could give those cheeks a big pinch! Thats great that the hearing aids are helping some. I would guess that every little bit helps prevent further delay in developing speech.
Love the pictures! Sooooo cute! I was just hugging my November grandbaby - these two surely are built alike!
We missed seeing you during our travels this month! So glad to hear that things are going well with both your little ones!
love you!
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