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Family shares journey raising hearing impaired child Kristen Shell
Kerry and Mark Shell describe their daughter's battle with Usher syndrome, a profound hearing loss with progressive vision loss. After delayed diagnosis, Kristen underwent tests confirming severe loss, explored hearing aids, and chose a cochlear implant aided by a Houston center. The family joined a monthly support group and learned sign language to communicate.
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