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Quantitative Assessment of Cortical Auditory-tactile Processing in Children with Disabilities
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A comparison of simple and complex working memory in children with and without central auditory processing disorders
1Department of Speech & Hearing, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|April 21, 2026
Summary
Children with central auditory processing disorders (CAPD) show deficits in both simple and complex working memory (WM). This highlights the need for comprehensive cognitive assessments and interventions for these children.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Audiology
Background:
- Working memory (WM) is crucial for cognitive functions.
- Central auditory processing disorders (CAPD) can impact cognitive abilities.
- Understanding WM in children with CAPD is essential for targeted support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare simple and complex working memory (WM) performance.
- To evaluate WM in typically developing children versus children with (C)APD.
- To assess the diagnostic accuracy of WM tests for identifying (C)APD.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 40 children aged 9-12 years was studied.
- Participants were divided into typically developing and (C)APD groups.
- Standardized simple and complex WM tests were administered.
Main Results:
- Children with (C)APD exhibited significantly poorer performance on both simple and complex WM tasks.
- WM tasks demonstrated high accuracy in detecting WM deficits in children with (C)APD.
- Receiver operating characteristic curves indicated strong diagnostic utility (AUC > 0.9).
Conclusions:
- WM deficits are associated with (C)APD, suggesting broader cognitive involvement.
- These findings underscore the potential impact on academic and daily functioning.
- Comprehensive cognitive assessment and interventions are recommended for children with (C)APD.
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