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Understanding the excitement of hearing
When a child hears for the first time when his cochlear implant is switched on, what causes the excitement and joy? Is it the sound of his mother's voice or is it something else. It is exciting and it is wonderful that the child is now hearing but it will take time for them to learn to listen and understand what they are hearing.

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