How Should You React to a Policy That Supports the Initial

Multiple Choice

How should you react to a policy that supports the initial testing of hearing at age three and a half years?

A) Great idea,because this is the beginning of a sensitive period for development of potential auditory problems.
B) Great idea,but since few hearing problems occur before this age,you are unlikely to identify any children with hearing problems.
C) Bad idea,because by the time those with significant hearing loss reach this age,they are at significant risk for life-long speech and language difficulties.
D) Bad idea,as accurate assessment of hearing is not possible until age five.