Deaf children of deaf parents consistently perform better on tests of academic achievement and have better social and emotional adjustment than do deaf children of hearing parents.

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Deaf children of deaf parents often have early access to a fully accessible language (such as sign language), which is crucial for cognitive, social, and emotional development. This early linguistic access and cultural understanding typically result in better academic achievement and social-emotional adjustment compared to deaf children of hearing parents, who may face communication barriers and delayed language acquisition.

Deaf Children of Deaf Parents Consistently Perform Better on Tests