| Q7: Present status |
| Currently attending: |
1. Kindergarten [3-year-old class, 4-year-old class, 5-year-old class] |
| 2. Day care center [3-year-old class, 4-year-old class, 5-year-old class] |
| 3. Childrenﾕs class in school for the deaf [3-year-old class, 4-year-old class, 5-year-old class] |
| 4. Elementary school (grade xx) |
| 5. Class for children with hearing disorders in elementary school (grade xx) |
| 6. Elementary class in school for the deaf (grade xx) |
| 7. Junior high school (grade xx) |
| 8. Class for students with hearing disorders in junior high school (grade xx) |
| 9. Junior class in school for the deaf (grade xx) |
| 10. High school (grade xx) |
| 11. Advanced class in school for the deaf (grade xx) |
| 12. Others |
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| Q8: Conclusion |
| It was advantageous to have a cochlear implantation. |
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1. Yes |
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2. No |
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3. Neither |
| For either "Yes" or "No", give details. |
| If a hearing aid was used before operation, compare advantages of hearing aid and implant. |
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1. Cochlear implantation is better than a hearing aid. |
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2. A hearing aid is better. |
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3. Neither (Reason) |
| Evaluate efficacy of sign communication training before operation, if given. |
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1. Sign language training was advantageous |
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2. Sign language training was not advantageous |
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3. Neither (Reason) |
