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My co-worker has two granddaughters who are nearly deaf. One (15 y.o.) has had the cochlear implant and is doing fantastically. She's involved in numerous sports and does well in school and socially.
The other (5 y.o.) is not a candidate for the implant, but she wears hearing aids and does very well. In fact, her verbal skills are excellent - sometimes her grandma thinks that her verbal skills are a bit too well-developed LOL!.
Their parents have spent a good bit of time working with them since infancy on improving their "listening" skills. Neither girl signs and both read lips and attend public schools.
The best of luck in your decision! This little boy and you are in my thoughts.
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Mama to Jesse, born Sep '04 in Guatemala
home forever: June '05
I support all families: bring back the Non-traditional Family forum!
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