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Central Auditory Processing and Cognitive Functions in Children.

Nadja Cristina Furtado Back¹, Ana Chrystina de Souza Crippa², Tatiana Izabelle Jaworski de Sá Riechi³

¹Postgraduate program in psychology, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.

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Central auditory processing disorder is linked to cognitive functions like executive function and attention in children. These associations highlight the need for comprehensive evaluations to address auditory and cognitive deficits.

Keywords:

attention auditory perception executive functions intelligence memory

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Audiology
Developmental Psychology

Background:

The relationship between central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) and cognitive deficits remains unclear, with ongoing debate about whether CAPD is a primary or secondary issue.
Understanding the interplay between auditory skills and cognitive functions is crucial for diagnosing and managing CAPD.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the associations between various auditory abilities and cognitive functions in school-aged children.
To investigate the potential links between specific auditory processing skills and executive functions, attention, and intelligence.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 58 schoolchildren (ages 8-11) participated in the study.
Participants underwent a battery of tests including auditory processing measures (e.g., masking level difference, dichotic digits test) and cognitive assessments (e.g., Wechsler intelligence scale, executive function tests).

Main Results:

Significant correlations were observed between temporal resolution, binaural integration/separation, and executive functions (operational memory, inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility).
Binaural integration also correlated with general intelligence.
An unexpected positive correlation emerged between binaural interaction and emotional control/behavior regulation.

Conclusions:

The identified associations underscore the complexity of central auditory processing and the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosing CAPD.
Identifying comorbidities aids in tailoring therapeutic interventions to mitigate the impact of auditory and/or cognitive deficits in children's daily lives.