Download or read book Effects of Test Environment on Behavioral Auditory Processing Test Scores written by Deirdre Courtney and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The effect of ambient environmental noise on performance on three behavioral assessments of auditory processing was examined. Assessments included speech in noise, frequency pattern, and low-pass filtered speech. Twenty-five normal-hearing, typically developing adults were administered these tests in both an ideal sound-treated booth and while ambient environmental noise was routed through a sound field setup. Results yielded no overall effect of the environmental noise on the overall performance on the measures. However, differences noted between individual tests are presented and possible reasons for these differences are explored.
Download or read book Effects of Maturation on a Behavioral Test Battery of Auditory Processing written by Lisa E. Dau and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Data was collected on typically developing, normal hearing children between the ages of 7 and 12 years (n = 28) using a concise yet comprehensive battery of behavioral tests of auditory processing including the FPT, DPT, RGDT, DDT, CRW, and MLD. The extraneous variables of language ability, attention, phonological processing, and intelligence were taken into consideration through the administration of screening measures in these areas. Maturational effects were analyzed using MANOVA to identify differences in performance between the three age groups of children (7-8 year olds; 9-10 year old; 11-12 year olds). A comparison between right and left ear scores did not reveal significant differences between ear scores on any of the monaurally scored AP tests. Because of this, average scores were also used in the data analysis. Statistically significant differences were found on the FPT, DPT, and DDT tests between the age groups with better performance observed for older children compared to younger children. Auditory processing performance was not significantly different between male and female participants. Additionally, a regression analysis revealed that auditory processing test performance was not a significant predictor of non-verbal IQ score. In order to comprehensively evaluate auditory processing abilities in children, audiologists should select tests that assess a wide array of underlying auditory skills such as sound localization and lateralization, auditory discrimination, dichotic listening, auditory pattern recognition, temporal processing, and performance with competing or degraded acoustic signals (AAA, 2010; ASHA, 1996; 2005a). With the exception of the 500 Hz MLD test, the comprehensive auditory processing test battery used in this study has clinical utility for children 7 to 12 years of age. A lack of statistically significant maturational effects on some of the tests in the battery may be attributed to the small sample size used in this study. The collection of additional participant data using the same methodology as the current study will assist in creating local normative data and a comprehensive auditory processing test battery for the Maryland area.
Download or read book Hearing Loss written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-12-17 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of Americans experience some degree of hearing loss. The Social Security Administration (SSA) operates programs that provide cash disability benefits to people with permanent impairments like hearing loss, if they can show that their impairments meet stringent SSA criteria and their earnings are below an SSA threshold. The National Research Council convened an expert committee at the request of the SSA to study the issues related to disability determination for people with hearing loss. This volume is the product of that study. Hearing Loss: Determining Eligibility for Social Security Benefits reviews current knowledge about hearing loss and its measurement and treatment, and provides an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the current processes and criteria. It recommends changes to strengthen the disability determination process and ensure its reliability and fairness. The book addresses criteria for selection of pure tone and speech tests, guidelines for test administration, testing of hearing in noise, special issues related to testing children, and the difficulty of predicting work capacity from clinical hearing test results. It should be useful to audiologists, otolaryngologists, disability advocates, and others who are concerned with people who have hearing loss.
Download or read book Effects of Reinforcement on Central Auditory Processing Disorder Test Scores written by Caillie Stephenson and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Auditory Processing Disorders written by Donna Geffner and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-31 with total page 623 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Auditory Processing Disorders: Assessment, Management, and Treatment, Third Edition details the definition, behaviors, and comorbidities of auditory processing disorders while educating the reader on the most current practices for audiological and speech-language assessment of APD, including its impact on literacy and language processing. Practical rehabilitation, management strategies, and direct evidence-based treatment programs, including the use of technology, are covered in detail. Auditory Processing Disorders is a highly practical book designed specifically for practicing clinicians and instructors, both audiologists and speech-language pathologists. It contains a comprehensive review of APD and is an excellent resource for upper-level audiology students and for educated parents, teachers, and other professionals wishing to learn more about APD for themselves, their child, and their practice. The third edition includes a global perspective of auditory processing including the latest in evidence-based treatment programs. Content has been edited to be more concise and user-friendly for increased readability and comprehension. Contributions are from the field's most recognized experts such as Gail Chermak, Frank Musiek, Jack Katz, Harvey Dillon, Gail Richards, and Teri Bellis. NEW TO THIS EDITION: New chapters address neurological brain damage and its impact on auditory processing, psychiatric disorders associated with auditory processing, the impact of otitis media on auditory processing skills, and new methods for diagnosing.A new chapter on psychological testing and what psychologists contribute to the battery of testing, diagnosis, and knowledge base of APD, endorsing intraprofessional collaboration.A new chapter on an evidence-based program known as CAPDOTS from Carol Lau in Vancouver with data to support its use in deficit specific remediation.An updated chapter from Nina Kraus and her laboratory colleagues at Brain Volts, Northwestern University with a new perspective on categorizing and assessing APD.Updated chapters reflect the current research on AN/AD and the newest relevant tests for the SLP to administer when screening for APD and treating the phonological aspects of the disorder.ASHA expert Janet McCarty presents information and advice on private third-party payors and government agencies for coding and reimbursement.Updated images of new FM systems and apps for treatment.New and updated resources such as web links, references, technology, and apps.*Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.
Download or read book Assessment and Management of Central Auditory Processing Disorders in the Educational Setting written by Teri James Bellis and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes a comprehensive look at the basic principles underlying central auditory processing disorders (CAPD) and the screening, assessment, and management of these disorders in school-age children. It focuses on the practical application of scientific theory in an easy to read, clinically applicable format. It also includes step-by-step assessment tips, normative data, methods of test interpretation, development and implementation of management plans, and integration of central auditory information. Learning and communication profiles are also included to provide a comprehensive picture of CAPD assessment and management.
Download or read book The Effect of Varying Test Administration and Scoring Procedures on the Test Reliability of Three Tests of Auditory Processing Disorder written by Maria E. Pomponio and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The auditory processing abilities of 33 older adults (10 male, 23 female) ranging in age from 50 to 65 years were evaluated using the Frequency Pattern Test (FPT), Competing Sentences Test (CST), and Low-Pass Filtered Speech Test (LPFST). All participants were given each test: (1) in accordance with published guidelines relative to number of test items, use of repetitions of incorrectly answered test items, and scoring methods used to standardize the test; and (2) with variances from standardized methodology specific to number of test items, use of repetitions, and scoring methods. Results revealed significant effects of varying use of repetitions, as well as an interaction between number of test items and use of repetitions, on test outcome. Based on these findings, it is imperative that audiologists administer tests of auditory processing disorder (APD) in accordance with published guidelines in order to improve test reliability. If audiologists choose to vary test administration procedures from those used to standardize the test, they must obtain their own normative data values by which to compare their results. In doing so, over-diagnosis of APD will be reduced and the diagnostic value of tests of APD will be enhanced. It is this author's hope that by highlighting the importance of maintaining uniform test administration and scoring procedures, at least a portion of the current controversy surrounding the assessment and diagnosis of APD will be reduced.
Download or read book Best Practices in School Neuropsychology written by Daniel C. Miller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest edition of the gold standard in school neuropsychology references In the newly revised Second Edition of Best Practices in School Neuropsychology: Guidelines for Effective Practice, Assessment, and Evidence-Based Intervention, a team of psychological experts delivers a thoroughly updated treatment of modern issues and challenges in school neuropsychology. The editors provide comprehensive discussions of current assessment and intervention models, best practices in assessing cognitive processes, and the important task of collaborating with parents, educators, and other professionals. This latest edition includes: Explorations of the unique challenges posed by working with culturally diverse student populations Clinical advice for learning specialists and neuropsychologists engaged with special populations and students with academic disabilities, processing deficits, or medical disorders New chapters on assessment and intervention with children suffering from trauma or substance abuse Perfect for psychologists, neuropsychologists, clinicians, and academics working in or studying school environments, Best Practices in School Neuropsychology is a must-read reference for practitioners working with children and students who seek a one-stop reference for evidence-informed assessment and intervention guidelines.
Download or read book Risk Assessment for Neurobehavioral Toxicity written by Scientific Group on Methodologies for the Safety Evaluation of Chemicals. Workshop and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Introduction to Auditory Processing Disorders in Children written by Teralandur K. Parthasarathy and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Auditory processing in children (APD) comprises an increasingly important clinical area within the broad field of communication disorders. This new textbook presents the major advances in the assessment and management of APD. The chapter authors, highly regarded clinicians and researchers from diverse professional groups, contribute an impressive breadth of knowledge to explain and demystify APD. This text will be useful to students of speech language pathology and audiology, as well as professionals in those fields.
Download or read book Psychological Testing in the Service of Disability Determination written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-06-29 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two disability programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), for disabled individuals, and their dependent family members, who have worked and contributed to the Social Security trust funds, and Supplemental Security Income (SSSI), which is a means-tested program based on income and financial assets for adults aged 65 years or older and disabled adults and children. Both programs require that claimants have a disability and meet specific medical criteria in order to qualify for benefits. SSA establishes the presence of a medically-determined impairment in individuals with mental disorders other than intellectual disability through the use of standard diagnostic criteria, which include symptoms and signs. These impairments are established largely on reports of signs and symptoms of impairment and functional limitation. Psychological Testing in the Service of Disability Determination considers the use of psychological tests in evaluating disability claims submitted to the SSA. This report critically reviews selected psychological tests, including symptom validity tests, that could contribute to SSA disability determinations. The report discusses the possible uses of such tests and their contribution to disability determinations. Psychological Testing in the Service of Disability Determination discusses testing norms, qualifications for administration of tests, administration of tests, and reporting results. The recommendations of this report will help SSA improve the consistency and accuracy of disability determination in certain cases.
Download or read book Competency Mapping Behavioral Evaluations and Testing written by River Forest and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-12-16 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Competency Mapping! Includes Exercises, Tools, Simulations for Competency Models, Framework, Mapping Techniques, Workforce Planning Techniques Integrates competencies with workforce plan aligned slides, strategies, tools, tests, templates, methods to help organizations execute a talent mobility function. In-depth analytically oriented In Basket, Competency Behaviors, BARS, BEI techniques, questions. An exhaustive guide with tools for Competency Mapping. On Time Every Time for Talent Mapping!
Download or read book Implementing Response to Intervention to Address the Needs of English Language Learners written by Holly S. Hudspath-Niemi and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-06-26 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is considerable concern surrounding the complex issue of how to meet the learning needs of English-language learners within general and special education programs. Implementing Response-to-Intervention to Address the Needs of English-Language Learners increases school psychologists’ knowledge of intervention strategies related to ELLs, through its examination of the challenges associated with evaluating ELLs and by providing a collaborative framework to enhance educational identification and placement in special education. It accomplishes this by incorporating research-based intervention approaches for ELLs and offering a comprehensive guide to the processes and tools that school teams should consider when utilizing a response to intervention model to support the academic and behavioral needs of ELLs. With a strong focus on alternative assessment, collaboration, and parental involvement, this volume in a definitive touchstone in the quest to provide culturally responsive pedagogy and appropriate adapted classroom instruction for English-language learners of various proficiency levels.
Download or read book Scan C written by Robert W Keith and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Disorders of Peripheral and Central Auditory Processing written by Gastone G. Celesia and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-12-12 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Neuropsychological Evaluation of the Child written by Ida Sue Baron and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-10-02 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential desk reference will meet the demand for a broad and convenient collection of normative data in child neuropsychology. In a clearly written, well-organized manner, it compiles published and previously unpublished normative data for the neuropsychological tests that are most commonly used with children. Far from being a raw collection, however, it integrates concepts and models central to the neuropsychological assessment of children into the discussions of data. All these discussions have a practical, clinical focus. As background, the author considers the current status of child neuropsychology practice, test models, behavioral assessment techniques, observational data, procedures to optimize child evaluation, communication of results through the interpretive session and report writing, and preliminary assessment methods. Then she reviews the tests and data under the broad domains of intelligence, executive function, attention, language, motor and sensory-perceptual function, visuoperceptual, visuospatial and visuoconstructional function, and learning and memory. Written by a seasoned practitioner, this book will be an extraordinary resource for child and developmental neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, child neurologists, and their students and trainees.
Download or read book Child Abuse and Neglect written by Marilyn Strachan Peterson and published by Volcano Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book written for multidisciplinary child protection teams and presents guidelines for identification, assessment and case management on various forms of child maltreatment.
