Abstract
Objective: To describe central auditory function results in individuals who presented with language impairment, learning disability, and/or attention deficit.
Method: Central auditory behavioral tests from 811 patients were retrospectively analyzed: 497 (61%) were males, and median age was 20 years.
Results: One hundred ninety-one (24%) individuals had normal values; 197 (24%) presented signs of central auditory immaturity; 226 (28%) presented signs of central auditory immaturity in association with language, memory, and/or attention impairment; and 196 (24%) presented signs of isolated cognitive and language impairment. Auditory dysfunction was more frequently observed in patients aged between 6 and 8 years. Cognitive and language impairment signals were better detected in those aged more than 9 years.
Conclusion: The tests chosen to evaluate central auditory behavior were able to identify the existence of specific dysfunctions and to point out the existence of auditory deficit underlying cognitive and language impairments.
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