1. Begin Parent Guidance sessions to assess family commitments, usage of hearing devices, benefits/limitations of hearing devices and child’s suitability as a CI candidate.
2. CI Counselling – Session I
to explain about hearing aids versus CI devices, operations, rehabilitation, family commitment, etc.
3. Appointment with doctor and CT scan at hospital are arranged.
4. Parents to decide on whether they would like their child to undergo CI.
5. Begin Listening Skills sessions.
6. CI Counselling- Session II
questionnaires for parents and child (for older children) to set realistic expectations.
7. Date of operation is set.
8. Preparation of child and family for the operation.

Post-Cochlear Implant

1. CI Counselling – Session III
explanation of operation of speech processor and the uses of the accessories included.
2. One month after the surgery, the first MAPping and Switch-on of the speech processor.
3. Listening Skills and Parent Guidance sessions resume.
4. Listening Skills and MAPping sessions go hand-in-hand to monitor the child’s progress with his/her new CI device.
Listening skills will continue until as advised by the rehabilitationist
MAPping will continue periodically as advised by the audiologist