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Auditory processing disorder and speech perception problems in noise: finding the underlying origin.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20308289     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: A hallmark listening problem of individuals presenting with auditory processing disorder (APD) is their poor recognition of speech in noise. The underlying perceptual problem of the listening difficulties in unfavorable listening conditions is unknown. The objective of this article was to demonstrate theoretically how to determine whether the speech recognition problems are related to an auditory dysfunction, a language-based dysfunction, or a combination of both. METHOD: Tests such as the Speech Perception in Noise (SPIN) test allow the exploration of the auditory and language-based functions involved in speech perception in noise, which is not possible with most other speech-in-noise tests. Psychometric functions illustrating results from hypothetical groups of individuals with APD on the SPIN test are presented. This approach makes it possible to postulate about the origin of the speech perception problems in noise. CONCLUSION: APD is a complex and heterogeneous disorder for which the underlying deficit is currently unclear. Because of their design, SPIN-like tests can potentially be used to identify the nature of the deficits underlying problems with speech perception in noise for this population. A better understanding of the difficulties with speech perception in noise experienced by many listeners with APD should lead to more efficient intervention programs.
Authors:
Josée Lagacé; Benoît Jutras; Jean-Pierre Gagné
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review     Date:  2010-03-22
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of audiology     Volume:  19     ISSN:  1558-9137     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Audiol     Publication Date:  2010 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-06-11     Completed Date:  2010-10-29     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9114917     Medline TA:  Am J Audiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  17-25     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Université de Montréal and Centre de recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. josee.lagace@uottawa.ca
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acoustic Stimulation
Adult
Auditory Perceptual Disorders / diagnosis*,  physiopathology,  rehabilitation
Child
Child, Preschool
Cochlear Nucleus / physiopathology
Corpus Callosum / physiopathology
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / diagnosis,  physiopathology,  rehabilitation
Hearing Tests / statistics & numerical data
Humans
Male
Perceptual Masking*
Psycholinguistics
Psychometrics
Semantics
Sound Localization / physiology
Sound Spectrography
Speech Acoustics
Speech Discrimination Tests
Speech Perception / physiology
Speech Reception Threshold Test* / statistics & numerical data

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