Welcome to the Love and Language Podcast, where Christy and Beth inspire and support hearing parents of d/Deaf children. In this solo episode, Christy delves into the concept of brain plasticity and its significant relationship with language development in children who receive cochlear implants.
Main Discussion:
Brain Plasticity: Christy explains the crucial role of brain plasticity in language development, especially for children receiving cochlear implants. She shares her personal experiences and insights as a parent navigating this journey with her daughter Charlotte.
Understanding Brain Plasticity: Using the analogy of a ball of clay, Christy explains how young children's brains are adaptable and flexible, making it easier for them to learn new skills. This adaptability is vital for language development in children with cochlear implants.
Research and Real-life Examples: Christy shares examples of documentaries and movies that portray the differences in language development and cochlear implant experiences between individuals who received implants early in life and those who received them later.
And remember, as long as you're giving your child love and language, you're doing a GREAT job!
Episode transcript available at www.loveandlanguagepodcast.com
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