The Parents' Guide to Cochlear Implants

Acknowledgments

ix INTRODUCTION number of individuals contributed in a variety of ways to the writing of this book. We would like to acknowledge the Acknowledgments A constant support and friendship of Amy Popp who has always come to the rescue during our writing frenzies. Her organizational knowledge, computer skills, and sensitivity to our outbursts of frustration have been much appreciated through the years. We would also like to recognize the hard work of Nichole Czarnecki for compiling the parent responses for the chapter in which parents speak for themselves. Simon C.Parisier, M.D., the surgeon with the vision and perspective that has always allowed us to go beyond the traditional models of patient care, also deserves our heartfelt recognition. In addition, the Children’s Hearing Institute, Inc., has provided us with continual support for all our professional endeavors. We thank the Board of Directors of this organization. Similarly, we acknowledge the three manufacturers ,Cochlear Corporation, Advanced Bionics Corporation, and Med El Corporation for their constant presence in the profession. Finally, we gratefully acknowledge the support of our colleagues at Mercy College and Kean University as we reached beyond our campuses to share our thoughts and experiences with the broader learning community. ii INTRODUCTION Blank ...