Therapy & group offers
As part of CI rehabilitation in our centre, children, adolescents and adults can and adults can participate in our therapy programmes
Contents of our therapy programmes
Our Holistic rehabilitation includes music therapy, hearing and speech therapy and individualised communication training. Children playfully discover sounds and language in music therapy - a valuable contribution to hearing and language development. Adults build on their musical interests or rediscover them. Individualised hearing training or telephone training sessions help to actively integrate the new hearing into everyday life. The Customisation of the speech processors takes place gradually, accompanied by regular checks. We also advise on the optimal use of technical accessories such as FM systems or smartphone connections - for the most self-determined and active hearing possible.
Therapy offers
Our therapy services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors at the CI Centre Berlin Brandenburg
Customisation of the speech processors
For both children and adults, the first speech processor fitting is carried out around four weeks after the operation and the journey of new hearing begins. Over the next few weeks, we expand the hearing programmes with subsequent fittings so that you can gently get used to the new hearing impressions. We will then carry out further subjective and objective electrophysiological checks of the CI system and further optimisation of the speech processor settings at gradually increasing intervals. You will also have the opportunity to take advantage of individualised therapeutic support.
Hearing and language support
For children with CIs, we offer regular appointments to promote hearing and speech development. If required, we can arrange weekly or fortnightly appointments with you for individual therapeutic support for your child. We are guided by
We focus on the natural language development of hearing children and always keep an eye on your child's overall development. As parents, you are the experts for your child. We take this requirement very seriously. On this basis, we work with you to support your child's development.
Hearing and communication training
Adults with CIs have the opportunity to take advantage of individual therapeutic support programmes as part of their rehabilitation - planned together with you and tailored to your personal needs. For example, we offer hearing, articulation,
Speech, voice and telephone training. You also have the opportunity to take part in our group programmes.
Use of technical accessories
We advise and support you in the use of CI technology and CI accessories such as TV/HiFi accessories, mobile phone accessories, FM systems, etc.
Music therapy
Children, adolescents and adults can take part in music therapy as part of CI rehabilitation.
Children
Children love playgrounds! With us, your child will find a „musical playground“ that they can discover and explore with all their senses and according to their individual needs and ideas. Free and structured play is one of the most popular forms of play.
Experimenting and creating with the voice and with a wide range of musical instruments. The experience of music is enriched by movement games, dance and theatre and linked to your child's world.
In this way, music therapy strengthens your child's interaction and communication skills and enables extensive and differentiated auditory and perceptual experiences. In the overall context of CI rehabilitation, we use music therapy as a holistic and integrated support for your child's hearing and speech development. In addition, our music therapy programme gives your child the opportunity to develop a natural, unbiased approach to music and to develop it as a life companion.
Teenagers and adults
A CI implantation can be an impulse for rediscovering or rediscovering music-related interests. In music therapy, we would like to encourage you to do so! Against the background of your biography, we will explore your current interests and concerns in a personal consultation.
and develop a personalised therapy profile together. Listening to music is often the main focus for most CI users. This is why teaching knowledge and strategies for perceiving, analysing and understanding music is the main focus of music therapy support. This is supplemented by music practice with voice and musical instruments or relaxation techniques with music. In music therapy, you will experience music up close and expand the range of your listening experiences and skills as well as your general interaction and communication strategies with the CI. We would be delighted if you could reconnect with old musical passions, fulfil secret wishes and dreams and enjoy music again.
The music therapy programme usually takes place in a one-to-one setting. Parents, siblings and other relatives are always welcome to watch and play along or receive support and counselling. No previous musical knowledge is necessary.
Hearing test (audiometry)
We carry out regular hearing tests with you to monitor your hearing development. Both threshold and speech audiometry tests are used here. In sound audiometry, we test the hearing threshold for various frequencies in order to assess the sensitivity of your hearing. In speech audiometry, speech comprehension is tested - both in a quiet environment and with background noise. The results help us to individually optimise the settings of your speech processor and provide targeted support during the course of your hearing rehabilitation.
Group offers
Parents' group
The parents' group for parents of children with cochlear implants creates a space for
meeting and open exchange. The focus is on the topics requested by the
parents take centre stage. The group is led by Dr Silvia Schicktanz. In the parents' group, you can discuss individual questions, exchange ideas with other parents and organise the evening according to your preferred topics.
Advance bookings are requested.
Parent-child group
Our parent-child groups provide families with children who have a cochlear implant
find a space to network. In age-differentiated groups, children can get to know each other while their parents exchange ideas. Marianne Persch and Ursula Syska
accompany these meetings and create a supportive environment for the exchange and networking of families with similar experiences.
Advance bookings are requested.
CI Café
The CI Café is an open group for everyone who is interested in meeting other people with hearing impairments to
with other people with hearing impairments on the subject of CI, to exchange information
and make contacts. This meeting is organised and run by Alexandra
Friedländer. It takes place every two months on a Monday.
Advance bookings are requested.
CI wearers over 60
We organise regular meetings for CI users aged 60 and over. The focus is on
sharing information about life with a cochlear implant and joint activities.
The meetings are organised and supported by Nele Rehahn, Regina Heinz and Silke
Hauenstein.
As the number of participants is limited, please book in advance.
Mono! Life with one ear
Our Mono! group is an opportunity for regular dialogue between people with
unilateral deafness. The focus is on the special everyday social and emotional
emotional challenges. With Mono! we offer a space in which those affected can
about their hearing history, accompanying symptoms such as dizziness or tinnitus and about the
and the effects on their general life situation. The programme is run by Dorothee König-Franz and Silke Hauenstein professionally accompanied.
Please register in advance as the number of participants is limited.
Current dates of our group offers
Current appointments will be announced here promptly or can be enquired about by telephone.
Parents' group
Parent-child group
CI-Café
CI wearers over 60
Mono! Life with one ear
Our experts will advise you on all aspects of cochlear implants.
Please feel free to contact us by phone or e-mail. We will be happy to advise you.