Cluster Analyses Reveals Subgroups of Children With Suspected Auditory Processing Disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Some children appear to not hear well in class despite normal hearing sensitivity. These children may be referred for auditory processing disorder (APD) assessment but can also have attention, language, and/or reading disorders. Despite presenting with similar concerns regarding hearing difficulties in difficult listening conditions, the overall profile of deficits can vary in children with suspected or confirmed APD. The current study used cluster analysis to determine whether subprofiles of difficulties could be identified within a cohort of children presenting for auditory processing assessment.

Methods

Ninety school-aged children (7-13 years old) with suspected APDs were included in a cluster analysis. All children had their reading, language, cognition and au

SUBMITTER: Sharma M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6872645 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature