Am J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg | Volume 2, Issue 8 | Research Article | Open Access
Shrutika M Gaikwad* and Aparna NN
Department of Audiology, Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, India
*Correspondance to: Shrutika M Gaikwad
Fulltext PDFIntroduction: Temporal patterning is one of the important aspects in auditory processing and it not only tells us about one’s ability to sequence auditory events in the correct order by retaining them but based on the mode of response can give substantial information regarding the processing at the interhemispheric level. It has major implications in terms of auditory sequencing; perception of prosodic as well as musical aspects. Aim: This study aims at assessing temporal patterning abilities in typically developing children using Duration Pattern Test (DPT). Methods: DPT was administered on 150 normal hearing children (chronological age 6 years to 11 years) under headphones (closed field) and sound field conditions using verbal mode of response. Scores were calculated in percentage under each condition and for each ear separately. Results and Discussion: Results showed an improvement in the performance of normal hearing children as a function of age. Also, a significant right ear advantage was observed. However, no significant difference was seen between headphones and sound field conditions. Conclusion: Neuro-maturation along with other higher order factors significantly affect temporal patterning abilities of typically developing children with evident right ear advantage/left hemisphere dominance. Aim and Objectives: This study aimed at assessing temporal patterning abilities in 6 years to 11-years-old typically developing children using Duration Pattern Test (DPT) in order to analyze the effect of age, ear and listening condition (under headphones vs. sound field condition).
Temporal patterning; Duration Pattern Test (DPT); Normal hearing; Neuromaturation
Gaikwad SM, Aparna NN. Performance of Typically Developing Children on Duration Pattern Test. Am J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019; 2(8): 1065.