what are cochlear implants and how do they work

Show Notes:

This is the second half of my recent conversation with Felicia Aquilo, the mother of two young boys who were born profoundly deaf. She and her husband, Steve, have faced the challenge of giving their boys the gift of sound; equipping them with cochlear implants, teaching them to speak as well as sign language, and helping them appreciate music and other sounds. Join us as we hear from Felicia about her journey, her sons’ progress, and her very real hopes for their futures.

This is part 2 of Felicia’s story. Be sure to catch the first part in Episode #48!

In part 1, Felicia shared her “facts” for the game of “2 Truths and a Lie.” Can you guess which statements Felicia shared were her truths and which was her lie? Post your best guess in the comments below. We’ll post the correct answer on Instagram @water.prairie next week so be sure to check and see if you were right.

2 Truths and a Lie:

Felicia loves cooking and wanted to be on Master Chef

Felicia enjoys training and running marathons

Felicia’s known how to snow ski since she was 2-years-old

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@feliciaaquila

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Website: www.handsandvoices.org

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Meet Felicia Aquilo, a mother of two boys who were born profoundly deaf. With loving guidance and unwavering support, Felicia and her husband embarked on an amazing journey to bring their boys the gift of sound through cochlear implants. What started out as an uphill battle is now a turning point – Felicia’s sons are thriving in their new life with sound, learning to speak, and harnessing the power of both spoken and sign language. In this exclusive interview, Felicia shares her story, how the boys are adjusting to the new technology, and how music has become a source of joy for her family.

This is part 1 of Felicia’s story. Don’t miss part 2 coming out next week!

Can you guess which statements Felicia shared were her truths and which was her lie? Post your best guess on our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/water.prairie/. We’ll post the correct answer on Instagram a week after the part 2 episode posts so be sure to check back later to see if you were right.

2 Truths and a Lie:
1. Felicia loves cooking and wanted to be on Master Chef
2. Felicia enjoys training and running marathons
3. Felicia’s known how to snow ski since she was 2-years-old

Follow Felicia on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/feliciaaquila/

Hands and Voices, a resource for families of deaf children:
https://www.instagram.com/handsandvoices/
https://www.handsandvoices.org/