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A First Language: Whose Choice Is It?


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About the Author
A First Language: Introduction
A Win-Win Situation
Different Paths to Bilingualism includes:
The Whole Child
The Opportunity to See for Themselves
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
Keeping Expectations High
Emphasis on Speech Skills includes:
A Cost-Benefit Perspective
Residual Hearing
Critical Period and Spoken Language includes:
Acquisition vs. Learning
Access is the Key
A Hard Reality
Early Amplification
Critical Period and Sign Language
The Importance of Natural Language
References

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