If adversity is a test of character, Michelle Wagner has passed with flying colors. Deciding to adopt a child, a process that took a year, it was later discovered this beautiful baby had a profound hearing loss.

The doctors recommended bilateral cochlear implant surgery. This required a staggering amount of research and support, all of which Michelle handled with aplomb while dealing with an impending divorce.

Faced with the choice of whether her son should go the route of sign language or mainstream with hearing, she decided on cochlear implants. The road was not easy. Her son had no language skill and he was three when he received his surgery. Her story is a true testament to perseverance and love. Today Mickey is a thriving thirteen-year-old.

Parents and professionals who are facing this scenario will gain insight from Michelle’s story. TRANSCRIPT IS AVAILABLE AT COCHLEARIMPLANTBASICS.COM