Which of the following children is best characterized as having a phonological awareness disorder?
A) Larry, who squirms around in his seat and is not attentive to what his teacher is saying
B) Mike, who has trouble understanding his teacher because many of her words sound alike
C) Shawn, who is deaf in his left ear
D) Cory, who is slightly mentally retarded

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Phonological awareness refers to the ability to identify and manipulate sounds in language. Mike's difficulty in understanding his teacher because many of her words sound alike suggests that he may have difficulty distinguishing between sounds, indicating a phonological awareness disorder. The other options do not necessarily relate to phonological awareness.

Which of the Following Children Is Best Characterized as Having