Imagine a Child Named Elliot Who Has Had Many Untreated

Imagine a child named Elliot who has had many untreated ear infections and thus has hearing difficulties. Although Elliot is not deaf, his hearing is quite poor, and by the age of 2, it is clear that he has delays in language development. Discuss how Elliot's hearing and language difficulties may affect his conceptual development, including conceptual understanding and new concept formation. Give specific examples of the effects that might be expected.