Contrast the reactions of adults who were born deaf and then received cochlear implants to the reactions of adults who became deaf later in life and then received the implants
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
• When adults who were born deaf receive cochlear implants, they tend to find the sounds confusing.
• They are generally unable to learn to speak normally.
• Sometimes they ask to have the implants removed.
• The implants are more successful in adults who did not become deaf until later in life.
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