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Auditory processing measures: correlation with neuropsychological measures of attention, memory, and behavior
Cynthia A Riccio1, Morris J Cohen, Tara Garrison
1Department of Educational Psychology, Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas 77843-4225, USA. criccio@tamu.edu
Summary
Auditory processing (AP) measures correlate with attention and memory, but also assess unique cognitive processes. These findings suggest AP problems manifest in diverse behaviors across settings.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Auditory processing (AP) measures are considered sensitive to attention, explaining the overlap between auditory processing disorder (APD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- Previous research indicates that specific AP measures share variance with memory tasks, suggesting a relationship between auditory processing, attention, and memory functions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between auditory processing (AP) measures and various neuropsychological assessments of attention and memory in children.
- To explore the extent to which AP measures capture unique cognitive processes beyond attention and memory.
Main Methods:
- The study involved 36 children (mean age 7.78 years) referred to an outpatient facility.
- Participants underwent auditory processing (AP) assessments and a range of neuropsychological tests measuring attention and memory.
- Behavioral ratings from parents and teachers were also collected.
Main Results:
- Auditory processing (AP) measures demonstrated significant intercorrelations and correlations with specific measures of attention, memory, and behavioral ratings.
- Results suggest that AP measures encompass aspects of both attention and memory, alongside other cognitive processes not measured by standard attention and memory tests.
- Auditory processing (AP) measures correlated with various parent- and teacher-rated behaviors, including withdrawal, somatization, conduct, depression, anxiety, learning problems, social skills, and leadership.
Conclusions:
- Auditory processing (AP) measures are related to attention and memory but also assess distinct cognitive functions.
- Auditory processing (AP) difficulties may present with a wide range of behavioral manifestations in children across different environments.
- Findings have implications for clinical practice and future research directions in understanding auditory processing disorders and their impact.
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