Reese Is a Deaf One-Year-Old Child

Multiple Choice

Reese is a deaf one-year-old child. Her parents have been learning and using signed language since Reese's birth. What might they expect about their daughter's language skill development?

A) Reese's receptive language will be delayed and will likely fall six months behind hearing children.
B) Reese will probably "say" her first words at a much later time than hearing children speak their first words.
C) Reese will develop language skills at the same rate hearing children develop language skills.
D) Reese will experience different milestones and develop language on a different schedule than children with normal hearing.