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Today on the All About Audiology podcast, Dr. Lilach Saperstein Au.D. welcomes back Valli Gideons from My Battle Call for a continued conversation from their initial chat which took place in 2019 during episode 17. Valli speaks about the two books that she has written since. Her first book, Now Hear This, was inspired by a writing sample that her daughter Harper wrote as part of an assignment in school. Valli’s most recently published book Through The Fog  is written from her own perspective of mothering her children, both of whom are both cochlear implant recipients. When describing this second book Valli says “ It’s truly a love letter to help serve.”

This week on the All About Audiology podcast:   (Bold Important Info Below)

* 1:50 – Both of Valli’s kids received hearing aids as infants

* 5:00 – Kids should learn to take responsibility for their own cochlear implants

* 8:00 – Any book, such as Valli’s Now Hear This, can be written from the voice and life perspective of a child 

* 13:00 – Providing support to those going through a similar experience via social media is a powerful way to give of yourself and build community

* 17:30 – Before sharing private information through a book or on social media, make sure to get your children’s consent

* 21:00 – Language matters depending on context; one may use different terminology to describe their life condition if they are talking to a doctor versus a friend

* 26:00 – Parents: Dealing with your own grief doesn’t mean you love your child any less. Audiologists: Speak to a child AND not at or about, a child 

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Mentioned in this episode:

* company Cochlear* Priscilla Soare* Liz Petrone’s The Price of Admission

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