A New Frequency for Family Ties The recent operation that enabled identical twin boys Arthur and Jack Porter to hear for the first time has sparked a global reaction.
Amidst the sentimental outpouring, it is worth examining what this breakthrough really means for families with deaf or hard of hearing children.
Cochlear implants have been available for several decades now, but the fact that these twins received them on the same day highlights advances in medical technology and growing understanding of early intervention's importance.