Which of the Following Results Is True of Deaf Children

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following results is true of deaf children born to parents who communicate with sign language?

• A) They acquire sign language as rapidly as hearing children born into hearing households acquire vocal language.
• B) The rate at which they acquire sign language is delayed compared to hearing children born into hearing households.
• C) The rate at which they acquire language is accelerated compared to hearing children born into hearing households.
• D) They are unable to learn sign language without professional intervention.

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