We had our first in-home visit with our therapist from St. Joe's Tuesday. She walked us through the anatomy of the ear and how we hear, listen, interpret and then communicate. The human ear is an amazing organ!! She also showed us some ear molds and hearing aids and we practiced handling them - taking and turning them on and off, cleaning and storing them. It's amazing what all is involved, but we know with time, it will come second nature.
Today, we actually had our first visit with the audiologist at St. Joe's. Nathan had impressions made of his ears that will be sent away for his ear molds to be made. Nathan was such a trooper, but was definitely curious as to what was going on. We also selected the hearing aids to fit Nathan's impairment. Once his molds are made (takes a little over a week), Nathan will have his first pair of hearing aids!! We can't wait to get them on Nathan and start working with him to learn how to listen.
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so excited for ya'll! what a world it will open up for sweet boy!! keep us posted!
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