From the moment he was born, Bodhi’s life has been full of determination and discovery. Shortly after his birth, he didn’t pass his newborn hearing screening. At just one month old, Bodhi was diagnosed as profoundly deaf in both ears. What came next was a journey of learning, adjusting, and celebrating milestones big and small. In the words of his mom, Tabitha, discover Bodhi’s story: Bodhi is a twin, and prior to receiving treatment at Nemours Children’s Ear, Hearing and Communication Center for cochlear implants and speech therapy, he felt out of the loop – different, and somewhat isolated in his own silent world. Since being referred to Nemours Children’s by our primary care physician, Bodhi can now hear and articulate his needs and desires. His life has completely opened up! He loves music and loves to dance to his favorite songs. He gets to talk to his brother, his […]
