Comments on: One-fiftieth of a second http://www.blisstree.com/articles/one-fiftieth-of-a-second/ Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:24:28 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Naydi http://www.blisstree.com/articles/one-fiftieth-of-a-second/comment-page-1/#comment-565054 Naydi Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:44:36 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/one-fiftieth-of-a-second/#comment-565054 I have an APD (auditory processing disorder). I most having trouble in noisy environments and trouble distinguishing subtle differences in pronunciation- it is more annoying to those around me than it is to me (I say "huh?" a lot!). It can also cause a delay in processing information though. About 5% of the population has it APD. I am wondering if children on the spectrum have a higher rate of auditory processing issues? In any event, unless autistic children respond in a clinically distinct way (ie: differently than children with just auditory processing disorder) I'm not sure how this test would be clinically helpful? I have an APD (auditory processing disorder). I most having trouble in noisy environments and trouble distinguishing subtle differences in pronunciation- it is more annoying to those around me than it is to me (I say “huh?” a lot!). It can also cause a delay in processing information though. About 5% of the population has it APD.

I am wondering if children on the spectrum have a higher rate of auditory processing issues? In any event, unless autistic children respond in a clinically distinct way (ie: differently than children with just auditory processing disorder) I’m not sure how this test would be clinically helpful?

]]> By: Kate http://www.blisstree.com/articles/one-fiftieth-of-a-second/comment-page-1/#comment-565041 Kate Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:39:09 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/one-fiftieth-of-a-second/#comment-565041 A brainstem evoked auditory response (BEAR) test, which can be performed on any one of any age (even infants) and any ability level. My students with very severe physical challenges (no volitional movement) are able to have their hearing accurately tested with a BEAR test. (A brainstem evoked visual response test can do the same for checking vision.) In our program (special needs program with a mixed population) we ask parents to have hearing tested via a BEAR test anytime we detect a delayed auditory response or a need for a longer auditory processing time. Once we know that it is not hearing we work to develop better auditory processing skills and to teach compensatory skills. This study says to me, given it was done on ages 6-15, that our learners with autism still have processing delay even after likely educational/therapeutic interventions. My guess would be futher studies would indicate a similar or longer delay in younger learners with autism. A brainstem evoked auditory response (BEAR) test, which can be performed on any one of any age (even infants) and any ability level. My students with very severe physical challenges (no volitional movement) are able to have their hearing accurately tested with a BEAR test. (A brainstem evoked visual response test can do the same for checking vision.) In our program (special needs program with a mixed population) we ask parents to have hearing tested via a BEAR test anytime we detect a delayed auditory response or a need for a longer auditory processing time. Once we know that it is not hearing we work to develop better auditory processing skills and to teach compensatory skills.

This study says to me, given it was done on ages 6-15, that our learners with autism still have processing delay even after likely educational/therapeutic interventions. My guess would be futher studies would indicate a similar or longer delay in younger learners with autism.

]]> By: Kristina Chew, PhD http://www.blisstree.com/articles/one-fiftieth-of-a-second/comment-page-1/#comment-561470 Kristina Chew, PhD Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:46:35 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/one-fiftieth-of-a-second/#comment-561470 I'm curious how the test results might be for younger children; my son's auditory processing has changed as he's gotten older. I’m curious how the test results might be for younger children; my son’s auditory processing has changed as he’s gotten older.

]]> By: Navi http://www.blisstree.com/articles/one-fiftieth-of-a-second/comment-page-1/#comment-561468 Navi Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:32:37 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/one-fiftieth-of-a-second/#comment-561468 Well, they already have comprehensive tests for hearing impairment, so I imagine they'd rule it out that way. Well, they already have comprehensive tests for hearing impairment, so I imagine they’d rule it out that way.

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