Mary Has a Hearing Loss in the 60-70 DB Range

question 21

Multiple Choice

Mary has a hearing loss in the 60-70 dB range. Her hearing impairment is bilateral and has been diagnosed as a sensorineural loss which was congenital. Which of the following would most likely describe her educational prognosis?

• A) minimal language delays; no accommodations necessary
• B) severe educational problems due to intellectual disabilities
• C) likely to make rapid educational progress after correction with hearing aid
• D) often delayed language and speech; require classroom accommodations

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