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Central auditory processing in urban black children: a normative study.

R Windham, M Parks, W Mitchener-Colston

    Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
    |February 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    This study evaluated central auditory processing in normal Black children. Findings indicate their performance on auditory tests is comparable to white children, validating current diagnostic norms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Audiology
    • Neuroscience
    • Pediatric Health

    Background:

    • Central Auditory Nervous System (CANS) evaluation relies on appropriate normative data.
    • Existing CANS norms may lead to misdiagnosis in urban Black children.
    • This study addresses the need for culturally relevant CANS assessment standards.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine if performance on CANS tests differs between normal Black and white children.
    • To validate the appropriateness of current CANS norms for Black children.
    • To ensure accurate auditory processing diagnosis in diverse pediatric populations.

    Main Methods:

    • Forty Black children (ages 7-11) with normal intellectual, functional, and behavioral profiles were recruited.
    • Participants underwent comprehensive evaluation to rule out hidden handicaps.

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  • Performance was measured using standardized CANS tests: time compressed speech, competing sentences, filtered speech, binaural fusion, alternating sentences, and staggered spondaic words.

    • Main Results:

    • Normal Black children's performance on the selected CANS tests was quantitatively similar to that of normal white children.
    • No significant qualitative differences were observed in auditory processing between the groups.
    • The study found no evidence of performance disparities based on race for the tested CANS functions.

    Conclusions:

    • Current CANS tests and their associated norms appear appropriate for evaluating Black children.
    • The findings support the use of existing normative data, reducing the risk of inaccurate auditory diagnoses in this population.
    • This research contributes to equitable audiological assessment practices for children.