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Games played using virtual reality headsets are effective in helping children who have cochlear implants to pinpoint where sounds are coming from
I'm Paul Hutton with news that scientists are using computer games and virtual reality headsets to help profoundly deaf children overcome their disability. The games help the child understand speech and locate sounds. Games played using virtual reality headsets are effective in helping children who have cochlear implants to pinpoint where sounds are coming from. Unlike hearing aids, which simply amplify sounds, cochlear implants turn air vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain where they are experienced as sound.