Here, a baby, hearing his mother's voice for the first time after a cochlear implant is activated, smiles in response. It will make your heart explode is very cute.
This is such a cute video. I would like to know what that baby is thinking being able to hear his mother talk for the first time. I find these types of video heart-warming but bittersweet that a child has to go through life impared like that.
How sweet this is. I cried. A lot. I think this video speaks to the power of the mother-infant bond. And shows that contact comfort and other attachment-promoting behaviors are REALLY important for a child's development. This baby already seemed really attached and happy in his mother's arms, and was clearly delighted to hear her voice for the first time. So beautiful.
That is truly amazing. I like how he turned his head immediately just to hear his mother. Hearing something that has been so familiar to you for the first time must be so overwhelming to that little baby. That is great that they could do that for him.
This is an incredible moment. Many things come to mind upon watching this video: 1) the miracle of this baby being able to hear because of technology, 2) the baby's happy reaction to being able to hear his mother's voice, and 3) because of this reaction, it is evident that the baby loves his mother very much. The possible language barrier that once existed is lifted in this one important moment. At once, a positive emotion is experienced and contributes to the baby's development. It strikes me that perhaps, the baby's ability to hear may effect the mother in a dramatic way also effecting the child's development.
Michael D. This was a very heart warming video. It's an incredible thing to witness, also it's what we can expect more and more of with all of our advancements. I wonder, because of the "Use-it-or-lose-it" logic the brain tends to follow, if the basic region for auditory was intruded by any other connections. If so, how the region restructures after something like this.
As a speech and hearing sciences major, I have heard very often about cochlear implants. It is always on such a scientific level, however, and I never quite grasped what a change it could make in someones life. I guess when we can hear we take advantage of the ease with which we get through life. It probably affects most areas of our development, from cognitive development(having to work hard to get by in a 'hearing world') to forming social bonds(not being able to communicate would make this almost impossible).
This is a super cute video and it most definitely made my day a little happier. This is really cool to me because in my guided observation class at the beginning of the term the PSU clinic audiologist came and talked to our class and one of the hot topics was cochlear implants and how beneficial it is to people because in some case it amplifies unnecessary noise making it actually harder for people to hear. However this video shows that even though it may have its challenges the benefits outweigh the challenges Shelbie Dietmeyer
I love this video! I have an aunt with a cochlear implant and it is such an incredible experience for her. I really enjoyed this video, especially after seeing the video of the babies reaction to the magic shows in class today in Human Development. Just because babies aren't able to talk, I sometimes forget how many things they are taking in by observation when they are so young. It is also easy to forget how helpful and beneficial hearing is to a child's development. Their interactions are even more memorable when they have that sense of hearing. Babies like the one in the video above who have a cochlear implant may not be able to hear perfectly, but it definitely gives them an advantage to develop certain noises and make out familiar sounds. My aunt did not receive her cochlear implant until she was in her thirties when it was highly discouraged by the deaf community. Because she didn't have the help of the cochlear implant before her thirties she is only able to make out sounds like the doorbell, the phone ringing, when the dishwasher is on etc. However, for babies that obtain a cochlear implant soon after birth are able to understand much more and become used to hearing.
I agree with others-this is simply a heart warming video to say the least. I watched a few other videos similar to this one, and I noted that many children burst in to tears the first time that they hear. I realize that this must be out of fear, but I am wondering how exactly they make the switch from being fearful of the sounds to being happy about them? How long does it take for a child to get used to hearing?
This is such a cute video. I would like to know what that baby is thinking being able to hear his mother talk for the first time. I find these types of video heart-warming but bittersweet that a child has to go through life impared like that.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet this is. I cried. A lot. I think this video speaks to the power of the mother-infant bond. And shows that contact comfort and other attachment-promoting behaviors are REALLY important for a child's development. This baby already seemed really attached and happy in his mother's arms, and was clearly delighted to hear her voice for the first time. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat is truly amazing. I like how he turned his head immediately just to hear his mother. Hearing something that has been so familiar to you for the first time must be so overwhelming to that little baby. That is great that they could do that for him.
ReplyDelete-Gina Ellis
This is an incredible moment. Many things come to mind upon watching this video: 1) the miracle of this baby being able to hear because of technology, 2) the baby's happy reaction to being able to hear his mother's voice, and 3) because of this reaction, it is evident that the baby loves his mother very much. The possible language barrier that once existed is lifted in this one important moment. At once, a positive emotion is experienced and contributes to the baby's development. It strikes me that perhaps, the baby's ability to hear may effect the mother in a dramatic way also effecting the child's development.
ReplyDeleteMichael D.
ReplyDeleteThis was a very heart warming video. It's an incredible thing to witness, also it's what we can expect more and more of with all of our advancements. I wonder, because of the "Use-it-or-lose-it" logic the brain tends to follow, if the basic region for auditory was intruded by any other connections. If so, how the region restructures after something like this.
As a speech and hearing sciences major, I have heard very often about cochlear implants. It is always on such a scientific level, however, and I never quite grasped what a change it could make in someones life. I guess when we can hear we take advantage of the ease with which we get through life. It probably affects most areas of our development, from cognitive development(having to work hard to get by in a 'hearing world') to forming social bonds(not being able to communicate would make this almost impossible).
ReplyDeleteThis is a super cute video and it most definitely made my day a little happier. This is really cool to me because in my guided observation class at the beginning of the term the PSU clinic audiologist came and talked to our class and one of the hot topics was cochlear implants and how beneficial it is to people because in some case it amplifies unnecessary noise making it actually harder for people to hear. However this video shows that even though it may have its challenges the benefits outweigh the challenges
ReplyDeleteShelbie Dietmeyer
I love this video! I have an aunt with a cochlear implant and it is such an incredible experience for her. I really enjoyed this video, especially after seeing the video of the babies reaction to the magic shows in class today in Human Development. Just because babies aren't able to talk, I sometimes forget how many things they are taking in by observation when they are so young. It is also easy to forget how helpful and beneficial hearing is to a child's development. Their interactions are even more memorable when they have that sense of hearing. Babies like the one in the video above who have a cochlear implant may not be able to hear perfectly, but it definitely gives them an advantage to develop certain noises and make out familiar sounds. My aunt did not receive her cochlear implant until she was in her thirties when it was highly discouraged by the deaf community. Because she didn't have the help of the cochlear implant before her thirties she is only able to make out sounds like the doorbell, the phone ringing, when the dishwasher is on etc. However, for babies that obtain a cochlear implant soon after birth are able to understand much more and become used to hearing.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with others-this is simply a heart warming video to say the least. I watched a few other videos similar to this one, and I noted that many children burst in to tears the first time that they hear. I realize that this must be out of fear, but I am wondering how exactly they make the switch from being fearful of the sounds to being happy about them? How long does it take for a child to get used to hearing?