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Using standardized psychometric tests to identify learning disabilities in students with sensorineural hearing
1Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC), Oregon Health Sciences University.
Journal of Learning Disabilities
|June 1, 1994
Summary
Standardized tests effectively identify learning disabilities in students with sensorineural hearing loss, performing similarly to those with normal hearing. This research supports using these tools for accurate diagnosis in hearing-impaired learners.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Audiology
- Special Education
Background:
- Identifying learning disabilities in students with hearing impairments presents unique challenges.
- Sensorineural hearing loss can impact academic performance and cognitive development.
- Psychoeducational diagnostic instruments are crucial for accurate assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of standardized psychoeducational diagnostic instruments.
- To identify learning disabilities in students with sensorineural hearing impairments.
- To compare the prevalence of learning disabilities in hearing-impaired students to their normal-hearing peers.
Main Methods:
- Evaluated 19 students (7-13 years old) with sensorineural hearing impairments.
- Utilized standardized psychoeducational diagnostic instruments.
- Included control groups with unilateral or high-frequency hearing loss.
Main Results:
- 12 students functioned at grade level.
- 2 students exhibited cognitive delays.
- 2 students were identified with learning disabilities, a frequency similar to students with normal hearing.
Conclusions:
- Standardized psychoeducational instruments are effective for identifying learning disabilities in students with sensorineural hearing loss.
- The prevalence of learning disabilities in this population is comparable to the general student population.
- These findings support the use of established diagnostic tools for this specific student group.