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Behavioral profiles associated with auditory processing disorder and specific language impairment.

Carol A Miller¹, David A Wagstaff

¹The Pennsylvania State University, USA. cam47@psu.edu

Journal of Communication Disorders

|June 4, 2011

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Behavioral profiles of children with auditory processing disorder (APD) and specific language impairment (SLI) are very similar. While some differences were found, they were hard to interpret, suggesting assessment challenges.

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Area of Science:

Child Psychology
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Speech and Language Pathology

Background:

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and Specific Language Impairment (SLI) are distinct neurodevelopmental conditions affecting children.
Differentiating between APD and SLI can be challenging due to overlapping symptoms.
Understanding the unique and shared behavioral characteristics is crucial for accurate diagnosis and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To delineate and contrast the behavioral profiles of school-aged children diagnosed with APD and SLI.
To investigate the similarities and differences in behavioral characteristics between these two conditions.
To inform diagnostic practices by clarifying overlapping features.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional observational study involving 64 school-aged children (mean age 10.1 years).
Participants included 35 children with a clinical diagnosis of APD and 29 with SLI, recruited via clinician referrals.
18 behavioral measures assessed spoken language, auditory processing, reading, memory, and motor speed.

Main Results:

No significant group mean differences were found between children with and without a clinical APD diagnosis.
Children classified as APD/not APD showed differences in Cube Design and reading fluency.
Children classified as SLI/not SLI exhibited differences in nonword repetition, spatial working memory, and specific auditory processing tests.

Conclusions:

The behavioral profiles associated with APD and SLI in children are remarkably similar.
Observed group mean differences were subtle and challenging to interpret within existing theoretical frameworks.
The overlapping behavioral characteristics pose significant assessment challenges for clinicians.