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Oh, I had another question - I understand that there is some controversy in the deaf community regaring cochlear implants to correct hearing in children (i.e. to vastly simplify, deaf people see themselves as just fine, and don’t see a need to fix something that they don’t consider broken). What is your take on this?
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To me, it all depends on the case at hand. I’m aware of the controversy, but as an audiologist, it is my job to educate the parents (whether deaf or hearing) about the various options available to them. I must also support them in their decision to go whichever way they feel is best for their child. I usually have an opinion one way or another, but I keep it to myself because I feel it would be unethical and unfair to voice it, since it may unduly influence parents over what can be a very difficult and emotionally-troubling decision that only they can make.
In short, without the facts of a case at hand, I am not necessarily pro or con either way. It really depends on the individual case.