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Central auditory processing disorders in children and adults
Teri James Bellis1, Jennifer D Bellis2
1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, USD Speech-Language-Hearing Clinics and Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, USA.
Handbook of Clinical Neurology
|March 2, 2015
Summary
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is a neurobiologic deficit impacting auditory skills. Diagnosis requires specific tests and multidisciplinary collaboration for effective intervention.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Audiology
- Speech and Hearing Sciences
Background:
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) affects auditory perception mechanisms.
- It stems from neurobiologic deficits in the central auditory nervous system (CANS).
- CAPD can impact individuals across all age groups.
Observation:
- Key affected auditory functions include sound localization, speech discrimination, and pattern recognition.
- Temporal aspects of audition, such as integration and resolution, are also impacted.
- Performance with competing or degraded auditory signals is a significant challenge.
Findings:
- Accurate CAPD diagnosis relies on sensitive and specific behavioral and electrophysiologic tests.
- Multidisciplinary team assessments are crucial for comprehensive evaluation.
- Intervention strategies are tailored to identified auditory processing deficits.
Implications:
- Understanding CAPD is vital for developing targeted diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
- Early and accurate diagnosis can lead to improved listening and communication outcomes.
- This overview provides insights into CAPD definitions, diagnosis, and interventions, supported by a case study.
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