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Quantitative Assessment of Cortical Auditory-tactile Processing in Children with Disabilities
Published on: January 29, 2014
[Auditory processing in children with cerebrovascular disease]
Karla Maria Ibrahim da Freiria Elias1, Maria Francisca Colella Dos Santos, Sylvia Maria Ciasca
1Departamento de Neurologia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas. karla@fcm.unicamp.br
Pro-Fono : Revista De Atualizacao Cientifica
|January 18, 2008
Summary
Childhood cerebrovascular disease (CVD) can impact auditory processing, affecting memory and attention. Early audiological evaluation is crucial for characterizing these effects and guiding interventions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Audiology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Childhood cerebrovascular disease (CVD) is rare, necessitating further research into its long-term effects.
- Behavioral techniques can enhance clinical characterization and therapeutic planning for pediatric CVD.
Observation:
- A child with a unilateral CVD episode underwent comprehensive audiological testing.
- Testing included conventional and auditory processing evaluations, comparing the child to a healthy control.
Findings:
- Impaired auditory memory and selective attention were observed in the child with CVD.
- Difficulties were noted in binaural separation and integration tasks for both verbal and non-verbal stimuli.
Implications:
- Despite a favorable clinical course, the child's development lagged compared to peers.
- This case study highlights the importance of audiological characterization in pediatric CVD for defining auditory parameters and developmental trajectories.
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