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The auditory processing battery: survey of common practices.

Diana C Emanuel1

  • 1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Towson University, Maryland 21252-0001, USA. demanuel@townson.edu

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology
|March 16, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This study surveyed auditory processing (AP) diagnostic practices among audiologists. Common protocols include basic tests, questionnaires, and specialized auditory assessments, often influenced by available normative data.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Speech and Hearing Sciences

Background:

  • Auditory processing (AP) disorders affect individuals' ability to interpret sounds.
  • Standardized diagnostic practices for AP are essential for accurate identification and intervention.
  • Variability in current AP diagnostic protocols necessitates a review of common practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey and document current auditory processing (AP) diagnostic practices used by licensed audiologists.
  • To identify common protocols and tests administered for AP assessment.
  • To understand the factors influencing the selection of AP diagnostic batteries.

Main Methods:

  • A survey of auditory processing (AP) diagnostic practices was distributed to licensed audiologists in Maryland.

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  • The survey was also disseminated via electronic mail to relevant professional association internet forums (ASHA, EAA).
  • Data collected included common AP protocols, specific tests administered, and factors influencing test selection.

    • Main Results:

    • Common AP protocols involved basic audiologic testing, questionnaires, and specialized tests like dichotic listening, speech processing, temporal processing, and electrophysiologic measures.
    • Audiologists also utilized tests assessing binaural interaction, attention, memory, and integrated speech-language/psychological/educational evaluations, sometimes including classroom observations.
    • The selection of AP test batteries appears to be influenced by the availability of tests with robust normative data.

    Conclusions:

    • Current auditory processing (AP) diagnostic practices are diverse, incorporating a range of tests from basic audiology to specialized cognitive and behavioral assessments.
    • The availability of psychometrically sound tests with normative data significantly shapes the composition of AP diagnostic batteries.
    • Resources for acquiring AP diagnostic tools were compiled and are presented in the study.