How Should You React to a Policy That Supports the Initial

question 62

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,because this is the beginning of a sensitive period for development of potential auditory problems.
• 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 the 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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