Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 15, 2026
09:13
Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Published on: April 22, 2015
Central auditory processing and social functioning following brain injury in children
G M Flood1, H M Dumas, S M Haley
1Department of Speech-Language-Hearing, Franciscan Hospital for Children, and Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Health and Disability Research Institute, Boston University, MA 02135, USA. gflood@fchrc.org
Brain Injury
|November 3, 2005
Summary
Children with central auditory processing disorders (CAPD) showed significant social skill recovery during inpatient rehabilitation after acquired brain injury (ABI), despite lower initial scores.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Neuroscience
- Audiology
Background:
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) impacts children's social functioning.
- Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD) may affect recovery trajectories.
Purpose of the Study:
- Determine the prevalence of CAPD in children undergoing inpatient rehabilitation post-ABI.
- Analyze social functional skill recovery patterns in children with and without CAPD.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective descriptive study of 31 children post-ABI.
- Paediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) Social Functional Skills and Caregiver Assistance scales were used.
- Repeated measures ANOVAs analyzed group and time effects.
Main Results:
- Both children with and without CAPD demonstrated significant improvements in social functioning from admission to discharge.
- While children with CAPD had lower initial and final scores, they exhibited greater change.
- No significant interaction effects were found between CAPD status and recovery over time.
Conclusions:
- Inpatient rehabilitation facilitates social skill recovery for children with ABI, irrespective of CAPD.
- Children with CAPD experience significant gains, though they may start and end with lower functional levels.
- Identifying CAPD is crucial for tailored discharge planning and realistic expectations.
Related Concept Videos
01:19Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction alongside restrictive and repetitive behaviors or interests. ASD is sometimes accompanied by intellectual impairment.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
01:30Information Processing Approach
The information-processing theory of cognitive development centers on fundamental mental processes, including attention, memory, and problem-solving skills. Researchers in this field examine how cognitive abilities, such as working memory, evolve and influence children's overall development. Studies indicate that children with stronger working memory tend to excel in reading comprehension, math, and problem-solving compared to peers with less efficient memory skills. Low working memory is also...