Twins
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Shows the effectiveness of cochlear implants for children by following two sets of one-year-old twins for three years after implantation. Each set has one profoundly deaf twin and one hearing twin. Two of the twins are from the documentary "Sound and Fury" (#8979). Also shows the comparison between the deaf and hearing child's language development. Includes commentary by implant surgeon Dr. Simon Parisier and audiologist Dr. Pat Chute.
Media Details
Runtime: 29 minutes 29 seconds
- Topic: Deaf Life, Health and Safety
- Subtopic: Cochlear Implants, Deaf - General
- Grade/Interest Level: PT/TT
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- Release Year: 2002
- Producer/Distributor: Filmakers Library, Inc
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