Reese Is a Deaf One-Year-Old Child

question 40

Multiple Choice

Reese is a deaf one-year-old child. Her parents have been learning and using signed language since Reese's birth. What might they expect about their daughter's language skill development?

• A) Reese's receptive language will be delayed and will likely fall six months behind hearing children.
• B) Reese will probably "say" her first words at a much later time than hearing children speak their first words.
• C) Reese will develop language skills at the same rate hearing children develop language skills.
• D) Reese will experience different milestones and develop language on a different schedule than children with normal hearing.

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