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We're not being pushed in any direction, it comes down to what we want for Evan. We're going to focus on oral language right now, and if for some reason that doesn't work for him down the road he can always be taught sign language. As you know, the window for proper oral language is small, the window to learn sign language is always open. It's the same for everything in life, we're dependent on technology, dependent on this and dependent on that. I'm extremely dependent on my truck for work, if my truck breaks down i'll worry about that when it happens. I'm not going to go out now and buy a repair manual and all the parts to fix it before it happens. Take one day at a time, and prioritize those days as they come.
You're correct about the possibilities of how well he'll do or not with the implants. But on the other hand, he may do really well with them, without a problem. Why so negative?
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This is the VERY reason why we have so many deaf kids who are language delayed. The window for ASL is not always open. If a child doesnt pick up language thru the oral only method and then learns ASL later on, the child will have language delays even in ASL in which will cause the child to have trouble with literacy skills. I have one student who doesnt have a strong first language..either in spoken nor in ASL. He is 10 years old and is having difficult picking up literacy skills unlike the other kids who have a strong first language.
Up to you but trust me, the window for ASL is not always open.
I grew up oral only without ASL and I suffered a lot from that approach.