Welcome to Mellie's Kids' Corner
Hi, my name is Mellie! When I was born, my parents found out that I could not hear well. There are many children just like me all over the world. Together, let’s find out why and see what can help children to hear better. Click on the fullscreen button on the right to know a little or select one of the topic boxes below if you want to know a lot!
How hearing works
Did you know that ears never sleep? First, they pick up the sounds all around us. Next, the sounds travel to the brain. Inside the brain, the sounds are changed so we can understand them. This is how we hear! Find out more…About hearing loss
The ear has many parts. If one part does not work right, a person might not be able to hear. The kind of hearing loss a person has depends on the part of the ear that isn’t working. The most common kinds of hearing loss are...How well do you hear?
Not everyone can hear well. Some children cannot hear whispers. Some cannot hear when people talk in a normal voice. Still others cannot hear people shouting and some children could not hear a plane, even if it landed next to them. Find out more…What is a CI?
'CI' is short for 'cochlear implant'. It is a tiny computer that helps children hear. Without it, these children would hear almost nothing at all. Find out more…How to get a CI
The ear doctor checks to see if the ear is working well. If one part is not working well, he might suggest a CI. Find out more about getting a CI.What is life like with a CI?
CIs are like new ears. You wear them everyday to hear the sounds all around you. More...
