Cochlear implants have been shown to enhance language development in young children, but the degree of improvement varies from child to child. While cochlear implants may provide some children with access to sound and spoken language, other forms of language therapy and support may still be necessary for optimal language development. Furthermore, cochlear implants are not a universal solution and do not work for everyone.

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Cochlear Implants

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Cochlear implants

A) are beneficial for adults who lose their hearing after mastering language but do not help deaf children learn language.
B) enhance language development in young children,but for some more than others.
C) allow deaf children to develop language skills as good as those of hearing children.
D) make other forms of language therapy for deaf children unnecessary.

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