Research on language acquisition for deaf children demonstrates that deaf children:
A) require special education.
B) acquire language when provided access to communication, whether through oral/auditory input, sign language, or a combination.
C) are deprived of language.
D) have lower intelligence scores.

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Research has shown that deaf children, like hearing children, acquire language when they are provided access to communication. This can occur through oral/auditory input, sign language, or a combination of both. It is important for deaf children to have access to language in order to develop literacy, cognitive, and social skills. Deaf children do not have lower intelligence scores inherently, but may experience educational and social challenges in the absence of language access. Special education is often necessary to provide appropriate language and educational support to deaf children. However, simply providing access to language is not "special" education, but a basic human right for all children.

Research on Language Acquisition for Deaf Children Demonstrates That Deaf