Which finding emphasises the importance of ruling out hearing impairment in children with language delay?
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Correct answer: Hearing loss is a treatable cause that must be excluded
Hearing loss is an important treatable cause of language and development delays; such medical/physical causes must be addressed before attributing delays solely to behavioural disorders.
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