When Pablo was born,he had a hearing problem that was not detected until he was four years old.Although the doctors were able to correct his problem and his hearing was fully restored,Pablo still cannot speak as well as children born with normal hearing.This example is good evidence for

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This example is evidence for a sensitive period for acquiring vocal speech because even though Pablo's hearing was fully restored, he still cannot speak as well as children born with normal hearing. This suggests that there may be a critical period during which language acquisition occurs and that missing this period can lead to lasting difficulties.

When Pablo Was Born,he Had a Hearing Problem That Was