Goorabi, K.*, Hoseinabadi, R.**
*Audiology Dept., Faculty of Rehabilitation, Iran University of Medical Sciences
**MSc in Audiology
Dyslexia is an unexpected impairment in reading and spelling despite a normal intellect.
Problems that are seen in dyslexia include reading, spelling, writing, speaking, or
listening problems. Nowadays, more children with learning and reading disabilities are
being referred to audiologists for hearing and auditory processing evaluations. These
children often have various difficulties, including problems with visual-spatial
organization, receptive and expressive language, phonology, attention, and in some cases,
auditory processing disorders. The role of hearing is critical in dyslexia and other
learning difficulties. Diagnosis of dyslexia is made based on the results of all the clinical
data attained. A number of audiologic tests demonstrate sensitivity to central auditory
nervous system disorders. These tests are used to demonstrate functional deficits in
patients with known lesions within the auditory system. It is likely that most children
with Auditory Processing Disorders (APDs) have comorbid conditions and therefore, the
audiologist needs to provide a diagnostic battery that will ultimately distinguish auditory
processing difficulties from other disorders. In this paper we will discuss about
audiologic tests that are used to evaluate auditory processing disorders in dyslexic
children.
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