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It Is Time to Rethink Central Auditory Processing Disorder Protocols for School-Aged Children.

AbstractPURPOSE:
The purpose of this article is to review the literature that pertains to ongoing concerns regarding the central auditory processing construct among school-aged children and to assess whether the degree of uncertainty surrounding central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) warrants a change in current protocols.
METHOD:
Methodology on this topic included a review of relevant and recent literature through electronic search tools (e.g., ComDisDome, PsycINFO, Medline, and Cochrane databases); published texts; as well as published articles from the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology; the American Journal of Audiology; the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research; and Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools.
RESULTS:
This review revealed strong support for the following: (a) Current testing of CAPD is highly influenced by nonauditory factors, including memory, attention, language, and executive function; (b) the lack of agreement regarding the performance criteria for diagnosis is concerning; (c) the contribution of auditory processing abilities to language, reading, and academic and listening abilities, as assessed by current measures, is not significant; and (d) the effectiveness of auditory interventions for improving communication abilities has not been established.
CONCLUSIONS:
Routine use of CAPD test protocols cannot be supported, and strong consideration should be given to redirecting focus on assessing overall listening abilities. Also, intervention needs to be contextualized and functional. A suggested protocol is provided for consideration. All of these issues warrant ongoing research.
AuthorsDavid A DeBonis
JournalAmerican journal of audiology (Am J Audiol) Vol. 24 Issue 2 Pg. 124-36 (Jun 2015) ISSN: 1558-9137 [Electronic] United States
PMID25652246 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
Topics
  • Achievement
  • Attention
  • Child
  • Clinical Protocols
  • Executive Function
  • Humans
  • Language
  • Language Development Disorders (diagnosis, psychology, rehabilitation)
  • Memory
  • Treatment Outcome

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