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Deafness in both ears

2016-07-21 08:53:22
Not able to hear since birth. Bera report result shows deafness in both ears. Please suggest treatment other than cochlear implant.
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What's age of your child. Best option is cochlear implant if there's no other issue

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The child is an ideal candidate for cochlear implant. It will give the child normal/ near normal speech and he/she will lead a normal life. If you are not able to afford it, admit the child in a deaf school to learn sign language. The child will at least learn to communicate with sign language.

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