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A Brief Overview of Amblyaudia
Health
  • RaeLynn Lamminen, Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Daniel Houlihan, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-2015
Abstract

Amblyaudia, a recent subcategory of auditory processing disorder, is characterized by asymmetrical auditory processing of an individual’s ears. Amblyaudia can result in speech comprehension difficulties, reading difficulties, information processing deficits, and inattention. These difficulties can be mistakenly attributed to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), depression, anxiety disorders, and communication disorders. Unfortunately, traditional hearing tests do not place the two ears in competition and cannot detect asymmetry. Therefore, students who exhibit these difficulties and have normal performance on traditional hearing tests should be also evaluated for amblyaudia with dichotic listening tests. Amblyaudia can be addressed through dichotic listening tasks that strengthen the non-dominant ear, as well as minor adjustments to the classroom environment. This paper will examine the current literature on amblyaudia and provide a brief overview of the causes, diagnosis, treatments, and prognosis.

DOI
10.4236/health.2015.78110
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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Citation Information
Lamminen, R. J., & Houlihan, D. (2015). A Brief Overview of Amblyaudia. Health, 7(8), 927-933. https://doi.org/10.4236/health.2015.78110