Torri Is 2 Years Old and Was Born with a Severe

question 34

Multiple Choice

Torri is 2 years old and was born with a severe hearing impairment.Her parents both have congenital hearing loss as well.Torri currently has hearing aids to help her hear, but her parents are considering a cochlear implant for her.What would be most likely to keep Torri's parents from agreeing to the procedure?

• A)They want her to be welcomed by the deaf community.
• B)There are significant risks with the procedure.
• C)They are afraid she will be unable to learn sign language.
• D)They are worried that she is too young to receive the implant.

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