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Auditory brainstem evoked responses in autistic children.

P E Tanguay, R M Edwards, J Buchwald

    Archives of General Psychiatry
    |February 1, 1982
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    Auditory brainstem evoked responses (ABRs) reveal auditory pathway and processing defects in autistic children. These auditory issues may impact language development and cognitive function.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Audiology

    Background:

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition.
    • Auditory processing difficulties are frequently reported in individuals with ASD.
    • Understanding the neural basis of these auditory issues is crucial for intervention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate auditory brainstem evoked responses (ABRs) in a cohort of autistic children.
    • To identify specific abnormalities in the auditory pathway and brainstem processing in autism.

    Main Methods:

    • Auditory brainstem evoked responses (ABRs) were recorded in 16 children diagnosed with autism.
    • Analysis focused on wave I latency and auditory pathway transmission times.
    • Results were compared against normative data.

    Main Results:

    • Three children exhibited severe delays in wave I latency, suggesting peripheral auditory pathway dysfunction.
    • Most subjects showed delayed wave I latency, particularly with right ear stimulation at low intensity.
    • Eight autistic children presented with ABR transmission times significantly exceeding normal limits, indicating brainstem auditory pathway processing deficits.

    Conclusions:

    • Findings suggest potential auditory processing defects in autistic children, ranging from peripheral to brainstem levels.
    • These auditory anomalies may contribute to language and cognitive impairments observed in autism.
    • The study posits that abnormal auditory input could influence early brain development in individuals with autism.

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