How Should You React to a Policy That Supports the Initial

question 11

Multiple Choice

How should you react to a policy that supports the initial testing of hearing at age three and a half years?

• A) Great idea.
• B) Great idea, but since few hearing problems occur before this age, you are unlikely to identify any children with hearing problems.
• C) Bad idea, because by that time those with significant hearing loss reach this age, they are at significant risk for life-long speech and language difficulties.
• D) Bad idea, as accurate assessment of hearing is not possible until age five.

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