Research reveals that deaf children
A) reared in language-deficient environments do not develop any language skills.
B) whose parents discourage signing are more likely than signing children to develop a rich language environment.
C) can generate an intricate natural language, even when reared in language-deficient environments.
D) of hearing parents are more cognitively advanced than deaf children of deaf parents.

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Research has shown that deaf children, even when reared in language-deficient environments, can generate an intricate natural language known as a signed language, such as American Sign Language. This language has its own syntax, grammar, and even regional variations, indicating that it is not simply a system of gestures but a true language. It is important to note that this linguistic ability only develops when the child is exposed to signing by someone, such as a caregiver or teacher, who is fluent in a signed language.

Research Reveals That Deaf Children