Helping Sam Hear: A Family Journey
At just three months old, a blue-eyed boy named Sam was diagnosed with profound hearing loss. His parents, Chris and Teresa, found comfort and hope as they know that a cochlear implant could someday help to hear Sam learned.
Cochlear implants are devices that. Possible sound that can restore it by feel from the environment and the auditory nerve directly to the brain, bypassing the damaged parts of the ear The implant must be surgically inserted, and the operation can not take place earlier than a child's first birthday.
Chris and Teresa, the cochlear implant offered hope that Sam a chance to hear her sing him a lullaby or read him a story, hear the laughter of the older brother Jack, and achieve all your dreams in life.
Through articles, photos and videos you can to help this family get to hear Sam travel.
Chapter One: The diagnosis
Chris and Teresa learned that her son Sam was born with a severe hearing loss.
Chapter Two: Finding the Way
Chris and Teresa learn everything they can about Sam's condition and the options for dealing with his deafness.
Chapter Three: Surgery
The big day finally arrives - Sam learns cochlear implant surgery.
Chapter Four: Breaking the Silence
The implant is activated, a new beginning for Sam.
Chapter Five: New Beginnings
Almost 3 years old, Sam speaks and understands language spoken to him.