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Cecilia's Story

45 minutes 20 seconds

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Closeup of a toddler looking away from camera. Caption. About development and language skills.

Chronicles the life of Cecilia Grugan from infancy to her eighth birthday and describes how her family made the decision for her to have cochlear implant surgery at the age of three. Covers her surgery, day of activation, learning language, schooling, self-image, B.T.E. (behind the ear processor) fitting, family dynamics, and social interactions. Closed-captioned in English. Subtitled in Spanish and French.

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Runtime: 45 minutes 20 seconds

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Grade Level: PT/TT -
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