When a Child Is Born Congenitally Deaf, It Is Especially

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Essay

When a child is born congenitally deaf, it is especially important that his or her family uses some form of manual language beginning early in the child's life. Why is this so?
Developmental Trends Table
The table below describes language-related behaviors of children and adolescents in five different age ranges. For each youngster, the table indicates whether the behavior is typical or unusual for the age group, suggests developmentally appropriate responses to the behavior, or both. Apply what you've learned about assessing developmental progress in language to fill in the empty cells in the table.
Assessing Developmental Progress in Language

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Making a Good Appearance

Entails presenting oneself in a professional or appropriate manner to make a positive impression in social or work settings.

Email Cover Message

A written introduction or summary provided in an email to give context to an attached document or message.

Type Size

The size of the characters in a font, typically measured in points, affecting the readability of printed or digital text.

Headings

Titles or captions used in documents or presentations to introduce sections and organize content for easier navigation and understanding.