College
College of Health Professions
Date of Last Revision
2024-06-03 12:59:47
Major
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Honors Course
SLPA 496-001
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2024
Abstract
The purpose of this research project is to describe Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and its background and etiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment options. APD is an auditory disorder that affects the central nervous system. Individuals with auditory processing disorders are able to detect sounds at normal hearing levels and pass a standard hearing test, but struggle with higher order auditory skills such as auditory discrimination, binaural processing, including understanding in the presence of background noise, and temporal processing (ASHA, 2005). A full auditory processing test battery is time consuming, and many audiologists are not skilled in administering typical APD screening procedures, however, there is growing evidence that extended high-frequency audiometry can be an effective screening tool. Specifically, the report highlights this screening option for APD and determines whether extended high-frequency audiometry could be added to normal testing procedures for children in a clinical setting. To perform extended high-frequency audiometry, tones of high frequency between 8,000 and 20,000 Hz are presented to determine if they are detected by the patient. If the tones are not detected, or elevated, it may suggest the child needs to be evaluated for APD. The research project examines the possibility of implementing this comprehensive pure tone testing broadly in audiologic settings but recognize cost, accessibility of equipment and time may impact the viability of this screening option. APD being directly correlated with extended high-frequency audiometry testing could lead to greater accessibility for screenings, more appropriate referrals, and earlier diagnosis of APD in children.
Research Sponsor
Erin Miller
First Reader
Alex Meibos
Second Reader
James Steiger
Honors Faculty Advisor
James Steiger
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Martin, Maylee, "Considering Extended High-Frequency Audiometry as a Screening Tool for Auditory Processing Disorder" (2024). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1789.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1789
Included in
Health Information Technology Commons, Speech and Hearing Science Commons, Speech Pathology and Audiology Commons