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Agree. All Deaf/HOH kids should have access to SL during critical language period and beyond. Guy I knew as child had reverse situation, he born hearing to Deaf parents but they did not realise he was hearing until he was 2 years old, so they sign to him. His English was weird, but his general language skills were great 'cos he was exposed to sign in critical period. Other girl I know has one Deaf one hearing parent, she is Deaf/HOH. Lucky her, she got best of both 'cos dad sign to her and mother speak. Both her Sign and her english excellent - again, critical period so important! xx Mandy
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