Torri Is Two Years Old and Was Born with a Severe

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Torri is two years old and was born with a severe hearing impairment.Her parents both have congenital hearing loss as well.Torri currently has hearing aids to help her hear,but her parents are considering a cochlear implant for her.What would be most likely to keep Torri's parents from agreeing to the procedure?

• A) They want her to be welcomed by the deaf community.
• B) They fear that she will lose her residual hearing.
• C) They are afraid she will be unable to learn sign language.
• D) They are worried that she is too young to receive the implant.

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