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Children who receive implants early—ideally shortly after birth or diagnosis—show the most significant gains in language development.

Older children may face a wider gap between their language skills and those of their peers. 109984

Recognize that a child with a CI is working twice as hard to process sound. Give them extra time to respond to questions. 4. Beyond the Device: The Role of Rehabilitation 109984

The research highlighted in study 109984 confirms a fundamental truth: 109984