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REVIEW PAPER
HEARING DISORDERS AND AUDITORY SPEECH PROCESSING
DIFFICULTIES IN ADULTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME:
A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
1
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre – Department of Medical Psychology, Child Neurology Centre
and NCEBP
2
University of Groningen, Centre for Language and Cognition (CLCG)
3
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre – Department of Primary and Community Care
4
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre – Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Donders Institute for
Brain, Cognition and Behaviour
Publication date: 2011-09-30
Corresponding author
Marjolein C. Coppens-Hofman
Marjolein C. Coppens-Hofman, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre – Department of Medical Psychology, Child Neurology Centre and NCEBP, e-mail: M.Coppens@mps.umcn.nl
Marjolein C. Coppens-Hofman, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre – Department of Medical Psychology, Child Neurology Centre and NCEBP, e-mail: M.Coppens@mps.umcn.nl
J Hear Sci 2011;1(3):11-17
KEYWORDS
TOPICS
ABSTRACT
A literature search was performed to review published articles on hearing disorders, auditory perceptual disorders and shortterm memory in adults with Down syndrome. The aim of the review was to identify factors determining impairments in these
domains in order to improve care. A high prevalence was reported for hearing disorders in adults with Down syndrome. The
syndrome appears to be an important determinant of communication difficulties, and it appears that auditory memory is related to speech and language skills. However, only a few studies have been published on diagnosis and intervention. The effects of hearing aids use are not always satisfying, but recent developments show promising alternatives. Suggestions are formulated to guide new research that could lead to better care concerning hearing difficulties.
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