Mary Has a Hearing Loss in the 60-70 DB Range

Mary has a hearing loss in the 60-70 dB range. Her hearing impairment is bilateral and has been diagnosed as a sensorineural loss which was congenital. Which of the following would most likely describe her educational prognosis?

A) minimal language delays; no accommodations necessary
B) severe educational problems due to intellectual disabilities
C) likely to make rapid educational progress after correction with hearing aid
D) often delayed language and speech; require classroom accommodations