Assessment of auditory discrimination ability in economically disadvantaged and nondisadvantaged preschool children using the Wepman Test of Auditory Discrimination was made. The results indicated a significant deficiency in auditory discrimination in the economically disadvantaged group, suggesting the need for further research, as well as a modified curriculum in the education of this group.
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