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My sister (adopted so not bio) has a significant hearing impairment and was taught to lip read. Her three sons also have various degress of hearing loss. (and my sister was able to get a court order for her adoption papers & learned her bio father was deaf).
Anyway, the middle son has the most significant impairment. He's 12 wears hearing aids and has had speech therapy since he was 3. He's an amzing child - even plays football. A cochlear implant would not have improved his hearing.
There is a whole deaf culture out there - that we rarely see - with many resources available.
Best wishes in making your decision. I know our family wouldn't trade any of these kids for ones with perfect hearing.
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Elizabeth
Adoptee, in Reunion & (a)mama
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