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June 20th, 2013
10:59 PM ET

Deaf toddler hears first words

The surprise on 3-year-old Grayson Clamp's face in the video is priceless. His mouth opens wide as he points to the person in front of him speaking.

It was the first time Grayson had heard sound. He was born without a cochlear nerve, which connects the brain stem to audio waves in the outside world. His parents had him fitted for a cochlear implant at a young age, but the device didn't help.

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  1. paula

    to be ab;e to have a kid is one thing. but see his face and his first words make want to cry.a toddler to love comfort is nothing but a dream come true no matter sick or better health at least he able to communicate with the family and the world because the doc help him and you as parent believe the best for you child best of wishes your little angle take care little one

    June 21, 2013 at 4:30 pm |
  2. Johny

    amazing, just amazing

    June 21, 2013 at 6:51 am |
  3. Mac

    Thank you science and all that you do for humanity.

    June 21, 2013 at 1:30 am |
  4. Jonathan

    Thank Science!

    June 21, 2013 at 12:33 am |