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Behavioral signs of central auditory processing disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
G D Chermak1, E K Somers, J A Seikel
1Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman 99164-2420, USA.
Journal of the American Academy of Audiology
|March 11, 1998
Summary
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) share symptoms, but experts disagree on which behaviors are common to both. This study found only inattention and distractibility were consistently linked to both CAPD and ADHD.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Audiology
Background:
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) exhibit overlapping behavioral symptoms, leading to diagnostic challenges.
- Commonly cited behaviors like inattention, distractibility, and difficulty following instructions are often associated with both CAPD and ADHD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare expert (audiologists and pediatricians) perceptions of behavioral symptoms associated with CAPD and ADHD.
- To determine the extent of symptom overlap between CAPD and ADHD as perceived by specialists in each field.
Main Methods:
- A study involving audiologists and pediatricians ranking 41 behavioral symptoms.
- Audiologists rated symptom relevance for CAPD; pediatricians rated symptom relevance for ADHD.
Main Results:
- Only two symptoms, inattention and distractibility, were consistently identified as characteristic of both CAPD and ADHD by the respective specialists.
- The majority of frequently cited behavioral symptoms were not perceived as common to both disorders by the experts.
Conclusions:
- Despite overlapping symptomatology, distinct behavioral profiles may differentiate CAPD and ADHD.
- Further research is needed to clarify the specific behavioral markers for accurate diagnosis and intervention for CAPD and ADHD.