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This video perfectly explains the complexities and importance of language in the human brain.

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This disconnects, or "prunes," synaps, or the connections in the brain. This is why providing language at an young age is critical.

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Why do Deaf/Hard of Hearing children need to have language exposure and communication skills?

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Why do Deaf/Hard of Hearing children need to have language exposure and communication skills?

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Let met explain.

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Language gives Deaf/Hard of Hearing chilren the tools they need to succeed in their lives; academically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally.

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Deaf Children Need Adequate Communication to Develop a Healthy Brain, Experts Say

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Deaf Children Need Adequate Communication to Develop a Healthy Brain, Experts Say

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As stated above, this video proves that language exposure and commuincation skills are crucial in order for a child to develop a healthy brain, along with the opportunity for a successful future.

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Deaf Children Need Adequate Communication to Develop a Healthy Brain, Experts Say

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A language fountation gives the child their best oportunity for development. A strong foundaion also offers the the chance to efficiently acquire a second language, which has been proven to have linguistic and edcuational benefits.

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Deaf/Hard of Hearing children cannot thrive if they don't understand, or make the connections they need to. Children need a method of language, in order to solve problems/ask questions, and recieve the information required to grow.

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Which type of communication style is best?

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Which type of communication style is best?

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Is it not as important which form of language is "best," but it is important to teach a child some form of communication, to further develop.

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Research Brief 2: Advantages of Early Visual Language

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The unexpressed trauma of not being able to communicate effects connections in the brain to permanently disconnect over time. This is an emotional struggle that creates comprehension difficulties in the lives of stressed, often isolated, children.

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It is important that the parents, or caretakers, connect with their children. Access to language, and engaging with the child, gives children the support they need to develop in school, in social interactions, and with their own self expression/identity.

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American Sign Language is a visual language. Children tend to pick up this style of commuincation faster than spoken communication methods. It is also shown to help with literacy skills, as well as this method may flow more naturally to some chilren.