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Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses
Published on: January 23, 2017
[Macrosomia and auditory abilities: a comparative study]
Luciana de Paula Maximino De Vitto1, Dagma Venturini Marques Abramides, Carolina Ferreira Campos
1Fonoaudióloga, Doutora em Ciências Biológicas pelo Instituto de Biociências da Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu. lupvitto@fob.usp.br
Pro-Fono : Revista De Atualizacao Cientifica
|August 17, 2006
Summary
This study investigated auditory abilities in two patients with macrosomic syndromes. One patient exhibited normal hearing, while the other showed impairments, highlighting the need for further research.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric audiology
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
Background:
- Macrosomia, a deviation from normal growth, lacks extensive research regarding auditory function.
- Auditory abilities in individuals with macrosomic syndromes remain understudied.
Observation:
- Two female subjects, aged 8 and 17, underwent comprehensive evaluations.
- Assessments included hearing, language, psychological, and neuroimaging analyses.
Findings:
- Subject I presented with normal auditory abilities.
- Subject II demonstrated impaired auditory function.
Implications:
- There is a critical need for more research into the auditory neurophysiology of individuals with macrosomia.
- Early diagnosis of hearing deficits in this population can significantly improve intervention outcomes.
