Adult cochlear implant rehabilitation focuses on restoring hearing function and communication abilities in individuals with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss. This book outlines the candidacy criteria, surgical process, and post-implantation care for adult recipients. It emphasizes auditory training, speech perception development, and psychosocial adjustment. Case examples and therapy guidelines illustrate how to support listening, language, and quality of life outcomes. Integration with assistive technology and counseling services is also discussed. It is an essential reference for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and hearing rehabilitation specialists.
Axton Glenn is a clinician and educator with specialized expertise in adult auditory rehabilitation following cochlear implantation. He has contributed to clinical guidelines and outcome measures assessing post-implant auditory processing and speech perception. With a strong background in auditory neuroscience, he advocates for integrative therapy approaches. His clinical research involves personalized rehabilitation strategies that emphasize language reacquisition and social reintegration. He also provides training programs for audiologists and rehabilitation therapists.