APD EXAM 3 questions n answers
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Jerger and Musiek AAA (2000) - correct answer ✔✔-Screening measures to maximize sensitivity,
even if the potential cost is low specificity
-Leads to a number of false-positive referrals
-Maximize hits even if you get lots of false positives. (we don't want to miss anyone)
Jerger and Musiek AAA (2000) Recommended screening by: - correct answer ✔✔-Questionnaire
==Observation of auditory problem behaviors
==Clearly defined pass/refer criteria (normed)
-Test
==Dichotic digit test
==Gap detection test
-Combination
Jerger and Musiek AAA (2000) Principles for screening: - correct answer ✔✔-Materials should
emphasize tasks involving the processing of complex auditory stimuli
-Tests should meet acceptable psychometric standards
==Sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, interobserver reliability, interest consistency, validity.
-Consideration given to
==The number of items necessary for reliability
==Stimulus intensity
==Type of response
-Control factors such as
,==Examiner training (AuD, SLP?)
==Hearing loss and middle ear dysfunction
==Adequate equipment maintenance and test environment
-Minimize linguistic, cognitive, and attentional demands
==Minimize non-auditory factors
==Don't want them to fail based on ADHD, speech language problems or low cognition.
-Minimize time commitment
==8-12 minutes is ideal (10 mins.)
MN Dept. of CFL (children families and learning): Div. of Special Ed. (2003)
Possible screening tools if there is concern by parent, teacher or anyone: - correct answer ✔✔-
Case history
-Screening test for auditory processing disorders-revised (SCAN-C)
-TAPS-R (Auditory memory)
==SLP measure but very focused on auditory memory
-CHAPPS (questionnaire for AP behaviors)
==Auditory questionnaire
-ACPT (auditory attention)
==Auditory continuous performance test, can be done in school.
-Classroom observation
Bellis (2003) - correct answer ✔✔-Screening for APD is needed because of the number of
children who display auditory problem behaviors that really are underlying memory and
attention problems.
-Screening is fastest way to find other problems
-Screening prevents referring all children for a comprehensive evaluation
,-Although APD may coexist with ADHD, receptive language disorder, dyslexia, or learning
disability, it is important to attempt to differentiate APD from other disorders
-It has been estimated that 3-7% of school age children have some type of learning disability, so
many children may have APD.
Bellis WHENEVER POSSIBLE: - correct answer ✔✔-WHENEVER POSSIBLE, TESTS OF SPEECH AND
LANGUAGE, COGNITION, AND ATTENTION SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO AN APD
SCREENING.
-In many cases these tests will have already been conducted as part of a multidisciplinary
evaluation for special education services.
Bellis APD screening should include: - correct answer ✔✔-Comprehensive audiological
evaluation
-Questionnaires
-Tests (SCAN, dichotic digits, gap detection)
-Classroom observation
4 QUESTIONS TO ANSWER FOLLOWING A SCREENING: - correct answer ✔✔-Are the current
evaluations that have already been completed sufficient in nature and scope to provide a
picture of the child's strengths and weaknesses across cognitive, academic and speech/
language domains prior to addressing the issue of CAPD?
-Is there sufficient evidence to support the likelihood that a CAPD is present that would
necessitate further comprehensive auditory processing assessment?
==Does it sound like the child has consistent auditory behaviors that fit with APD
-Is the child capable of participating in comprehensive central auditory assessment, or will age,
cognitive status, or other factors interfere with our ability to obtain reliable central auditory
assessment results?
==Does the child have any factors that would be contraindicators for testing
-Would results of comprehensive central auditory assessment add information that is likely to
affect the overall assessment and management of the child 's learning and communication
, difficulties, or are current intervention strategies already sufficient to address the child's areas
of need?
==What would change, would we do anything differently?
==If you are recommending SLP services but they already get SLP services - then why would we
test?
==There needs to be a goal before testing - what are the parents hoping to accomplish if the
APD testing is done
==APD label on a child can really be detrimental for the child rather than helpful
a screening should not replace: - correct answer ✔✔-a diagnostic evaluation
a screening program should not be implemented unless a mechanism for diagnostic evaluations
is also in place
==may be challenging in rural areas
==schools may be required to hire out the appropriate service providers
-outcome data should be kept on screening programs
If child receiving special education services similar to what would be recommended for APD
child: - correct answer ✔✔-there may be no benefit in referring child for a comprehensive
evaluation.
-However, different treatment approaches are utilized with children who have APD, depending
on specific problem behaviors.
Screening should be a screening and the test should contain: - correct answer ✔✔-One test
from all 4 categories, don't administer a screening, they fail and call it APD.
-Don't do a screening if you have nowhere to send them for follow-up.
A child who passes screening test: - correct answer ✔✔-May still need to be evaluated further.
-Children with APD will likely not show ALL of the typical characteristics
rated A+ 2025/2026
Jerger and Musiek AAA (2000) - correct answer ✔✔-Screening measures to maximize sensitivity,
even if the potential cost is low specificity
-Leads to a number of false-positive referrals
-Maximize hits even if you get lots of false positives. (we don't want to miss anyone)
Jerger and Musiek AAA (2000) Recommended screening by: - correct answer ✔✔-Questionnaire
==Observation of auditory problem behaviors
==Clearly defined pass/refer criteria (normed)
-Test
==Dichotic digit test
==Gap detection test
-Combination
Jerger and Musiek AAA (2000) Principles for screening: - correct answer ✔✔-Materials should
emphasize tasks involving the processing of complex auditory stimuli
-Tests should meet acceptable psychometric standards
==Sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, interobserver reliability, interest consistency, validity.
-Consideration given to
==The number of items necessary for reliability
==Stimulus intensity
==Type of response
-Control factors such as
,==Examiner training (AuD, SLP?)
==Hearing loss and middle ear dysfunction
==Adequate equipment maintenance and test environment
-Minimize linguistic, cognitive, and attentional demands
==Minimize non-auditory factors
==Don't want them to fail based on ADHD, speech language problems or low cognition.
-Minimize time commitment
==8-12 minutes is ideal (10 mins.)
MN Dept. of CFL (children families and learning): Div. of Special Ed. (2003)
Possible screening tools if there is concern by parent, teacher or anyone: - correct answer ✔✔-
Case history
-Screening test for auditory processing disorders-revised (SCAN-C)
-TAPS-R (Auditory memory)
==SLP measure but very focused on auditory memory
-CHAPPS (questionnaire for AP behaviors)
==Auditory questionnaire
-ACPT (auditory attention)
==Auditory continuous performance test, can be done in school.
-Classroom observation
Bellis (2003) - correct answer ✔✔-Screening for APD is needed because of the number of
children who display auditory problem behaviors that really are underlying memory and
attention problems.
-Screening is fastest way to find other problems
-Screening prevents referring all children for a comprehensive evaluation
,-Although APD may coexist with ADHD, receptive language disorder, dyslexia, or learning
disability, it is important to attempt to differentiate APD from other disorders
-It has been estimated that 3-7% of school age children have some type of learning disability, so
many children may have APD.
Bellis WHENEVER POSSIBLE: - correct answer ✔✔-WHENEVER POSSIBLE, TESTS OF SPEECH AND
LANGUAGE, COGNITION, AND ATTENTION SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO AN APD
SCREENING.
-In many cases these tests will have already been conducted as part of a multidisciplinary
evaluation for special education services.
Bellis APD screening should include: - correct answer ✔✔-Comprehensive audiological
evaluation
-Questionnaires
-Tests (SCAN, dichotic digits, gap detection)
-Classroom observation
4 QUESTIONS TO ANSWER FOLLOWING A SCREENING: - correct answer ✔✔-Are the current
evaluations that have already been completed sufficient in nature and scope to provide a
picture of the child's strengths and weaknesses across cognitive, academic and speech/
language domains prior to addressing the issue of CAPD?
-Is there sufficient evidence to support the likelihood that a CAPD is present that would
necessitate further comprehensive auditory processing assessment?
==Does it sound like the child has consistent auditory behaviors that fit with APD
-Is the child capable of participating in comprehensive central auditory assessment, or will age,
cognitive status, or other factors interfere with our ability to obtain reliable central auditory
assessment results?
==Does the child have any factors that would be contraindicators for testing
-Would results of comprehensive central auditory assessment add information that is likely to
affect the overall assessment and management of the child 's learning and communication
, difficulties, or are current intervention strategies already sufficient to address the child's areas
of need?
==What would change, would we do anything differently?
==If you are recommending SLP services but they already get SLP services - then why would we
test?
==There needs to be a goal before testing - what are the parents hoping to accomplish if the
APD testing is done
==APD label on a child can really be detrimental for the child rather than helpful
a screening should not replace: - correct answer ✔✔-a diagnostic evaluation
a screening program should not be implemented unless a mechanism for diagnostic evaluations
is also in place
==may be challenging in rural areas
==schools may be required to hire out the appropriate service providers
-outcome data should be kept on screening programs
If child receiving special education services similar to what would be recommended for APD
child: - correct answer ✔✔-there may be no benefit in referring child for a comprehensive
evaluation.
-However, different treatment approaches are utilized with children who have APD, depending
on specific problem behaviors.
Screening should be a screening and the test should contain: - correct answer ✔✔-One test
from all 4 categories, don't administer a screening, they fail and call it APD.
-Don't do a screening if you have nowhere to send them for follow-up.
A child who passes screening test: - correct answer ✔✔-May still need to be evaluated further.
-Children with APD will likely not show ALL of the typical characteristics
