do you think that children benefits from cochlear implants by age two or older?
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Yes, definitely; my opinion is the earlier, the better.  I got my CI when I was 13.  It was really tough for the first 6 months or so because I had to learn how to hear.  The world was so noisy and nothing made sense.  At first, I really hated it.  But I finally got used to it, and now I love it.  I hear so much more that I wasn't able to hear before with hearing aids.  \n\nSo since you're 15 it will probably be harder at first, like it was for me, but you're still young and you can definitely do it.
1049219
Well, your initial premise is wrong - "everything we learn" is not "subliminally "absorbed before age 5.\n\nWhat you're probably referring to is the *vast* amount of learning and development that takes place in the early childhood years.\n\nFrom birth to age 5, children's brains become *much* more complex. Most children younger than this, for example, do not understand the following problem:\n\n1. Take a glass of water\n2. Pour the water into two containers, each half the size of the original container.\n\nThe young child will believe that there is now twice as much water.\n\nThe ability to correctly discern that this is *not* the case comes as a function of further physiological development. In fact, our brains - and our cognitive abilities - continue to develop through adolescence, and into young adulthood.\n\nWhen it comes to explicit, classroom-style instruction, I doubt you would argue that the average six-year-old is capable of understanding the same material as the average twelve-year-old or eighteen-year-old. Similarly, the average three-year old is capable of understanding less.\n\nYou're right in the intent of your question though, that early childhood is a time of great learning as well as the physiological development I described above. During this time, children go from organisms almost entirely dependent on external care to people who can crawl, sit, stand; speak, understand speech, and often read and write. The amount of knowledge they acquire about the world around them is immense. Certainly much can be, and is, taught to children at this stage of their development.\n\nYour question presupposes that a formal school system is the best environment for learning at this stage - I disagree. It seems clear to me that children at this stage, just by the nature of their daily existence, already learn so much more than they would in a strict, organized educational system.\n\nOf course, every child is different, and some may be "prepared" for this kind of instruction earlier than others - "age 5" is surely arbitrary, an agreed upon "mean" for childhood development. Everyone develops at a slightly different pace, and benefits from slightly different instructional methods - there's no question that some kids are "left behind" or "thrust ahead" before or after they are "ready"...not that this developmental point can be authoritatively determined.\n\nThat said, you've got kids learning everything they possibly can about the world around them - social interaction, communication, colors, shapes, concepts, objects. You've got a rapidly developing brain that is capable of greater and greater feats every day. To me, interrupting that process with a lesson on fractions seems counterproductive.
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yes,depends on the environment and how you treat the kid.\nThey will learn as they grow older. Be nice to them.
126923
As a matter of fact, children upto the age of around 11 or 12 pick up things more quickly than grown ups do. BUT, it is NOT the age that matters, but the curosity to know more and the will power to learn. \nRemember,\n"WHERE THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY."\nHowever, if you consider a very old person, s/he could have some problems realting to old age (memory) that would affect their learning abilities.
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Do you mean for people who have hearing impairment, or for people who want to teach those with hearing impairment?\n\nThe website I've attached will give you some information about teaching kids with hearing impairment.\n\nI hope this helps.
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There is much debate about this, but generally lanuage leraning can occur at any age, depending on learning style and motivation. Adults will com with prior experiences which may hinder or help, while children come in clean. As well, children''s brain learning language differently that the adult brain.\n\nHere is a good article written mainly for educators:\nhttp://www.language-learning-advisor.com/age-and-language-learning.html\n\nHere is an anecdotal, my father learned English when he was 25 and he speaks it perfectly now for the past 40 years. His German is rusty now.
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if your child doesnt have them already, ask you optician to add cable temples to the frame to hold them in place. also try praising him or her for wearing them. other than that there is not much you can do to reason with a two year old. eventually kids get used to it.
850841
Better get a pro to tell you. I wouldn't recommend it at that age.\nFormer owner.
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At around age 6, certain neural paths forge themselves in the brain, and though they are capable of extending themselves in the things they know, the set paths of knowledge severely cuts off the sort of open-circuit knowlege aquisition young children possess.  The brain must do this to continue to build on retained knowledge - interestingly enough, language is so vital to our species that it wants to set itself early in development.  Therefore, the abilities to reproduce certain sounds spoken in other languages depletes quickly.  \nA newborn to age 2 year old can reproduce every sound of all languages.  They lose this ability early, and in the US we don't teach other languages until high school, when it's almost too late.  In europe they teach multiple languages at young ages and many Europeans are bi- or tri-lingual.  That is the best way, to teach at a young, young age.  I myself sing Spanish and German folk-songs to my young nieces and nephews.  They love it, and now they sing them with me.
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I remember being 2, and in a pre-school in New York. I remember quite a bit, such as the teacher, and some of the children. \n\nI don't really remember prior to that, but im sure I could if I were to really try...\n\nI always believed that we have the ability to remember from the womb.\n\n< peace >
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I think it is a good idea as long as you understand possible drawbacks. I got contacts at 13 and still wear them. In someone so young glasses can affeect the way they percieve themselves and how others might label them. It is so important at school to be able to see the board etc., and contacts are great for being able to play sport and stay active. The ongoing cost is phenomenal but if she is already -2 at 12 yrs then she may not have the oppurtunity to enjoy the freedom of contacts later on if her sight deteriorates quickly. I say go for it. Even better, get the surgery if you can afford it.
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I`ve heard it was thought to improve their hearing.
381926
Never. Predators study the latest things that kids like to make themselves sound like "real" kids. You never know who's sitting behind that other keyboard. He may tell you he's 14, but he could be 40 or 50.
578725
YES. DEPENDING ON AGE. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO CONTROL YOUR KIDS.
998686
Yes. Most other countries teach their children a second language. Also, it will be easier to learn at a younger age.
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Children, ages five to seven years old, have the ability to use language in different contexts or situations.
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yes, they are worth it!! my daughter will be 2 tomorrow and i cant imagine my life without her. infact, she improved my life and makes me a better person... theres nothin like her saying "hi, mommy!!" or her telling me she wants a hug.\n\nyou can still live a good life after having children