For many children who are born severely or profoundly deaf, a cochlear implant is:
A) least effective.
B) effective only if they are free from disease.
C) most effective when installed in adulthood.
D) most effective when installed early in life.

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Cochlear implants are most effective when installed early in life because the brain is more adaptable and capable of learning to interpret the sounds the implant transmits, leading to better outcomes in speech and language development.

For Many Children Who Are Born Severely or Profoundly Deaf