An initial investigation into the validity of a computer-based auditory processing assessment (Feather Squadron)

International Journal of Audiology
Matthew D Barker, Suzanne C Purdy

Abstract

This research investigates a novel method for identifying and measuring school-aged children with poor auditory processing through a tablet computer. Feasibility and test-retest reliability are investigated by examining the percentage of Group 1 participants able to complete the tasks and developmental effects on performance. Concurrent validity was investigated against traditional tests of auditory processing using Group 2. There were 847 students aged 5 to 13 years in group 1, and 46 aged 5 to 14 years in group 2. Some tasks could not be completed by the youngest participants. Significant correlations were found between results of most auditory processing areas assessed by the Feather Squadron test and traditional auditory processing tests. Test-retest comparisons indicated good reliability for most of the Feather Squadron assessments and some of the traditional tests. The results indicate the Feather Squadron assessment is a time-efficient, feasible, concurrently valid, and reliable approach for measuring auditory processing in school-aged children. Clinically, this may be a useful option for audiologists when performing auditory processing assessments as it is a relatively fast, engaging, and easy way to assess auditory pro...Continue Reading

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Feb 1, 2020·Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools·Matthew D Barker, Candace Bourland Hicks
Aug 25, 2020·Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools·Ronald L SchowDeborah M Domitz Vieira
Apr 4, 2019·CoDAS·Maria Isabel Ramos do AmaralMaria Francisca Colella-Santos
Feb 24, 2021·American Journal of Audiology·Yang-Soo YoonBrianna Diaz
Aug 31, 2021·PloS One·Nádia Giulian de CarvalhoMaria Francisca Colella-Santos

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