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[Temporal resolution: analysis in term and preterm preschoolers].

Ana Beatriz Fortes1, Liliane Desgualdo Pereira, Marisa Frasson de Azevedo

  • 1Departamento de Fonoaudiologia, Univeisidade Federal de São Paulo. ab.fortes@uol.com.br

Pro-Fono : Revista De Atualizacao Cientifica
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Preterm children exhibit poorer auditory temporal resolution compared to full-term peers. Early identification using the Random Gap Detection Test (RGDT) is crucial for timely intervention to prevent language delays.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Auditory processing is fundamental for language development.
  • Temporal resolution, a key aspect of auditory processing, may be affected by preterm birth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the auditory temporal resolution of preterm and full-term children aged 5-6 years.
  • To investigate the impact of frequency, presentation mode (monaural/binaural), and stimulus order on temporal gap detection.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 70 children (44 full-term, 26 preterm) aged 5-6 years.
  • Audiological evaluation including audiometry, speech threshold, impedance, and the Random Gap Detection Test (RGDT).

Main Results:

  • Full-term children demonstrated significantly lower gap detection thresholds than preterm children across all frequencies and presentation modes.

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  • Temporal gap detection thresholds increased with frequency in full-term children but not significantly in preterm children.

    • Conclusions:

    • Preterm birth is associated with differences in auditory temporal resolution compared to full-term birth.
    • The RGDT is a valuable tool for assessing auditory processing, enabling early intervention for potential language impairments.