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Exploring Linguistic Variations to Enhance Auditory Processing Evaluations

Exploring Linguistic Variations to Enhance Auditory Processing Evaluations

As practitioners dedicated to the advancement of speech-language pathology, it's crucial to remain informed about the latest research that can impact our clinical practices. One such significant study is "Exploration de l'effet des variantes linguistiques sur les performances à une épreuve d'écoute dichotique chez deux populations francophones du Canada," which highlights the influence of regional linguistic differences on auditory processing evaluations.

This retrospective study examined the performance of children and adults from two francophone regions in Canada—Moncton, New Brunswick, and Montreal, Quebec—using the French adaptation of the Staggered Spondaic Word (SSW) Test. The results indicated significant differences between the normative data of these two regions, emphasizing the need for population-specific normative data.

Key Findings

Implications for Practitioners

Understanding these findings is essential for practitioners working with diverse linguistic populations. Here are some actionable steps:

Encouraging Further Research

The study underscores the importance of continuous research in understanding the impact of linguistic variations on auditory processing. Practitioners are encouraged to engage in or support research efforts that aim to develop more inclusive and representative normative data.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Exploration de l'effet des variantes linguistiques sur les performances à une épreuve d'écoute dichotique chez deux populations francophones du Canada.


Citation: Lagacé, J., Doiron, V., Godwin, S. B., & Jutras, B. (2013). Exploration de l'effet des variantes linguistiques sur les performances à une épreuve d'écoute dichotique chez deux populations francophones du Canada. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 37(3), 182-245.
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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