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Age effects on performance on the Willeford Central Auditory Processing Test Battery.
The Journal of Auditory Research
|April 1, 1983
Summary
Age and sex significantly impact auditory processing test results. These factors must be controlled when developing normative data for clinical use of Willeford's Central Auditory Processing Test Battery.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Speech and Hearing Science
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Auditory processing disorders affect individuals across the lifespan.
- Standardized tests are crucial for accurate diagnosis and intervention.
- Willeford's Central Auditory Processing Test Battery is a recognized tool in audiology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of age and sex on performance on Willeford's Central Auditory Processing Test Battery.
- To identify demographic factors requiring control in normative data development.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 94 participants (aged 18-80 years) was tested.
- Participants included age-stratified groups of men and women.
- Willeford's Central Auditory Processing Test Battery was administered via tape recording.
Main Results:
- Significant effects of age were observed across all subtests.
- Sex also demonstrated a significant impact on performance.
- Ear differences were noted, further influencing test outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Age and sex are critical variables affecting auditory processing abilities.
- Normative data development for Willeford's test must account for age and sex.
- Controlling for these demographic factors is essential for accurate clinical interpretation.