Final Exam Flashcards
why is capd still a controversial issue
Due to the definition, etiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, and outcomes
what complicates the diagnosis of CAPD
Question of whether it is a separate and distinct disorder or a disorder of non-auditory processes
Example: cognition, language, memory, and attention that are not only tightly intertwined, but also closely integrated with auditory perception
what are the results of capd’s uncertain diagnosis
Not in the DSM-V
Not a disability/disorder allowed in Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Those diagnosed only with CAPD may have accommodations under the 504 plan
what is a 504 plan
Spells out the modifications/accommodations needed for students who have an opportunity to perform at the same level as their peers
This includes wheelchair ramps, blood sugar monitoring, a peanut-free lunch environment, home instruction, a keyboard for taking notes, etc.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
No one with a disability can be excluded from participating in federally funded programs or activities, including elementary, secondary, or postsecondary schooling
what is a disability
refers to a physical/cognitive impairment, which substantially limits one or more major life activities
examples of disabilities
Physical impairments; illnesses or injuries; communicable diseases; chronic conditions like asthma, allergies, diabetes; and learning problems
what is an IEP
individualized education plan
Falls under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), federally mandated, and associated with providing educational services
Those that are eligible are a small subset of all students with disabilities who require more than a level playing field
Need significant remediation and assistance
More likely to work at their own level and pace even in an inclusive classroom
disabilities that are eligible for IEP
Autism
Deaf-blindness
Deafness
Developmental delay
Emotional disturbance
Intellectual disability
Multiple disabilities
Orthopedic impairment
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Visual impairment, including blindness
Hearing impairment
Speech or language impairment
Developmental learning disability (DLD)
Other health impairment
Limited strength, vitality, or alertness, with respect to the educational environment that adversely affects educational performance and includes
Chronic or acute health problems such as asthma, ADHD, diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions, hemophilia, lead poisoning, leukemia, nephritis, rheumatic fever, sickle cell anemia, and Tourette syndrome
difference between an IEP & 504 plan
504: Falls under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a civil rights law that ensures equal access to education by providing accommodations
Broader eligibility; includes any disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities (e.g., learning, walking, concentrating).
Does not require the student to need specialized instruction, only accommodations.
Suitable for students who can succeed in a general education environment with accommodations
IEP: Governed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Provides specialized instruction and services to meet a child’s unique educational needs
More educational needs
Must have 1 of 13 specific disabilities listed under IDEA (autism, hearing impairment, specific learning disabilities, etc.) and must impact their ability to learn in a general education setting requiring specialized instruction
Best for students needing individualized, intensive educational support
No universally agreed-upon criteria for failure of a CAPD test battery
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lax criteria
Abnormal performance on a single test (> 2 SD below mean)
strict criteria
Abnormal performance on all tests (> 2 SD below mean)
intermediate criteria
Abnormal performance on at least 2 tests (> 2 SD below mean)
Abnormal performance on at least 1 test (> 3 SD below mean)
American Academy of Audiology Guidelines 2010
Abnormal performance on at least one ear for 2 tests (> 2 SD below mean)
Wilson & Arnott 2013 retrospective analysis conclusion of 150 children with normal hearing based on AAA 2010, ASHA 2005 & BSA 2011
Clinicians provide explicit statement of the criteria used for diagnosis
Not enough data supporting use of (C)APD as a global label
how do you score total GIN score and its norms
Total correct number minus false positives ÷ (60 X 100) (one ear)
Total correct number minus false positives ÷ (120 X 100) (two ears)
Total score cut off for percent correct
< 52% (8 to 11 yrs.) (> 52% is normal)
Total score norms not currently reported for 7 y.o.
< 54% (12 yrs. to adults) (> 54% is normal)
norms for gap threshold
Normal = < 4 to 6 ms
Concern = > 8 ms
RGDT norms
normal: < 20 ms
no matter the age
long MLD norms
normal: > 14 dB HL
short MLD normss
Normal: > 10 dB HL
what is the definition of CAPD
CAPD is a complex heterogenous bottom up perceptual disorder affecting the auditory system
it can present differently from child to child
what is sound localization
ability to identify where a sound is coming from in space
duplex theory
ITD
provides localization for low frequency stimulus
ILD
provides localization for high frequency stimulus
what does a deficit look like for sound localization
difficulty in spatial awareness, following multi-speaker conversations and maintaining attention in a classroom
what is temporal processing
ability to process timing aspects of a sound (e.g., the order or rate of sounds)
ability to detect changes over time between two brief stimuli
what does a deficit in temporal processing look like
challenges in auditory discrimination and resolution
affecting reading, spelling, and writing due to difficulty distinguishing phonemes or following rapid speech
ex: distinguishing /pa/ from /ba/
affects reading fluency and comprehension due to impaired phonemic awareness
what is auditory figure ground
ability to focus on a signal of interest in the presence of background noise
deficit in auditory figure ground
difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments
leading to challenges in classroom discussions or group learning
what is auditory closure
ability to fill in the missing pieces of auditory information
fill in the blanks
what does a deficit in auditory closure look like
perform poorly on tests that assess auditory closure
low pass filtered speech tests
speech in nois tests
time compressed speech tests
difficulty understanding speech in noisy or degraded auditory conditions
affects language learning and comprehension
issues with language acquisition and vocabulary development
phonemic decoding may be affected
what is auditory analysis
ability to break down auditory information into its components (e.g., syllables or phonemes)
important for distinguishing verb tenses and other morphological markers that may be acoustically distorted or masked by background noise
why is auditory analysis important
important for distinguishing verb tenses and other morphological markers that may be acoustically distorted or masked by background noise
what does a deficit in auditory analysis look like
challenges with decoding
crucial for reading and spelling
reading difficulties
what is auditory memory
ability to remember auditory information for short or long periods of time
what does a deficit in auditory memory look like
poor ability to follow multi-step verbal instructions or remember sequences
impacts classroom performance
what is auditory sequential memory
recall the order of a series of acoustic stimuli
phone numbers, ID numbers, etc.
what is auditory short term memory
retain and recall auditory information as it is immediately presented
what is frequency resolution
ability of the auditory system to distinguish different frequencies in a sound signal even those that are close together
tested using PPST
what does a deficit in frequency resolution look like
phonemic processing and suprasegmental cues (intonation, stress, rhythm etc.)
crucial for language comprehension and expression
what is auditory binaural integration
ability to combine auditory information received by both ears into a unified perception
enhances sound clarity, localization and understanding especially in noise
relies on the precise timing and intensity cues from both ears to interpret spatial and spectral differences
what does a deficit in auditory binaural integration look like
issues understanding speech in complex auditory environments (noise), poor localization, reduced ability to focus on target speaker in group settings
leads to challenges working in groups or listening in noisy classes, increased listening fatigue, inability to follow multi-speaker discussions
what is dichotic processing
ability to process different auditory stimuli presented simultaneously to each ear.
Requires strong interhemispheric communication via the corpus callosum for effective integration and comprehension.
what tests dichotic processing
dichotic listening tasks, where each ear receives distinct, competing signals (e.g., words, digits).
what does a deficit in dichotic processing look like
Difficulty distinguishing or remembering competing auditory inputs.
Left or right ear suppression during dichotic listening tasks, often reflecting hemispheric dominance or interhemispheric transfer issues
leads to Trouble processing simultaneous auditory information (e.g., teacher talking while classmates converse).
Struggles with tasks requiring split attention or multitasking
CHAPS
Children’s Auditory Performance Scale
ages >/= 7yrs
SIFTER
Screening Instrument for Targeting Educational Risk
ages 1st through 5th grade
PSI
Pediatric Speech Intelligibility
3-6yrs
format I: 3-4 yrs; carrier phrases
format II: 5-6yrs; no carrier phrase
ACPT
Auditory Continuous Performance Test
ages 6-11yrs
SCAN 3C
ages 5-13yrs
gap detection: 8-13 yrs
SCAN 3A
ages 13-51
What are the behavioral screeners
PSI, ACPT, SCAN 3C & SCAN 3A
what are the monaural tests
GIN
PPST
DPT
SSI ICM & CCM
what are the binaural tests
ssw
dichotic digits
RGDT
MLD
LISNS
GIN
Gaps in Noise
ages 7yrs to adults
PPST
Pitch Pattern Sequence Test
ages 7rs to adults