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Temporal Processing and Literacy Skills in Children With Hearing Aids.
Feyza Nur Güngör1, Merve Meral Çetinkaya2
1Department of Audiology, Graduate Education Institute, Istanbul Aydin University, Türkiye.
Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools
|June 29, 2026
Summary
Children with hearing aids showed weaker temporal processing and literacy skills. Early hearing aid use and auditory rehabilitation may improve these skills, highlighting a link between temporal patterns and literacy.
Area of Science:
- Auditory Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Audiology
Background:
- Temporal processing is crucial for language and literacy development.
- Children with hearing impairments may face challenges in auditory processing, impacting academic skills.
- The role of hearing aids and auditory rehabilitation in mitigating these challenges requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between temporal processing abilities and literacy performance in children using hearing aids.
- To compare temporal processing and literacy skills between children with and without hearing aids.
- To explore the influence of early amplification and auditory rehabilitation duration on these skills.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 45 primary school children (grades 2-4) participated, including 21 with typical hearing and 24 using hearing aids.
- Temporal processing was assessed using the Frequency Pattern Test and Duration Pattern Test (DPT).
- Literacy skills were evaluated using the Literacy Assessment Battery.
Main Results:
- Children using hearing aids performed significantly worse on the DPT and writing assessments compared to typically hearing peers.
- A significant positive correlation was observed between temporal processing skills and literacy skills.
- Earlier age of first amplification and longer duration of auditory rehabilitation were associated with better temporal processing and literacy outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Temporal processing abilities are significantly correlated with reading and writing skills in children with hearing aids.
- Early intervention with hearing aids and consistent auditory rehabilitation may positively influence temporal processing and literacy development.
- These findings underscore the importance of audiological support for academic success in children with hearing loss.
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