What Is Usher Syndrome?
2. Type 1 Usher syndrome
Type 1 and 2 of the Usher syndrome make up about 95% of the disorder’s cases. Type 1 babies are typically born almost completely deaf and develop vision problems by age 10. The vision problems can take several decades to deteriorate before resulting in total blindness. They also tend to have significant balance problems that delay their ability to sit up and walk.
Because of their serious hearing impairments, these children tend to fare better with surgically implanted cochlear implants that can stimulate the hearing nerve. This and other communication options should be attempted from the earliest age possible. The younger a child is, the easier it is for their brain to adapt to new learning language.
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