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Benoît Jutras¹, Monique Loubert, Jean-Luc Dupuis

¹School of Speech Pathology and Audiology, University of Montreal, Sainte-Justine Hospital Pediatric Research Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. benoit.jutras@umontreal.ca

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Summary

The Buffalo Model effectively classified over 80% of children with central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), while the Bellis/Ferre Model classified over 90% of children. Both models require refinement for clinical use.

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Area of Science:

Audiology
Neuroscience
Clinical Practice

Background:

Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) is a complex condition with two main theoretical models: the Buffalo Model and the Bellis/Ferre Model.
These models categorize CAPD into 4 and 5 types, respectively.
Neither model was initially developed using peer-reviewed data.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the clinical applicability of the Buffalo Model and the Bellis/Ferre Model for diagnosing CAPD.
To compare the classification capabilities of the two theoretical models in a clinical setting.

Main Methods:

A retrospective analysis of 178 medical records of children diagnosed with CAPD was conducted.
48 of these records were selected for detailed examination and classification according to the two models.

Main Results:

The Buffalo Model successfully classified over 80% of the children.
The Bellis/Ferre Model classified over 90% of the children, indicating a higher degree of classification.
The difference in classification rates is attributed to the Buffalo Model's reliance on a single test (Staggered Spondaic Word) versus the Bellis/Ferre Model's use of multiple auditory tests.

Conclusions:

While both models offer a conceptual framework for understanding CAPD, they currently lack sufficient clinical applicability.
Further refinement of both the Buffalo Model and the Bellis/Ferre Model is necessary to enhance their utility in clinical practice for CAPD diagnosis.