Psychological evaluation of the child with a suspected central auditory dysfunction.
I have attempted to summarize the role of the psychologist and psychological evaluation in assessing a child with a suspected central auditory dysfunction. The reasons why a child may be referred for a psychological evaluation along with some of the exhibiting behaviors were discussed. The role of the psychological evaluation was examined. The indications for psychological evaluation in central auditory dysfunction were presented and alternative types of education were discussed.
D000124:Achievement; D000342:Affective Symptoms / Q000523:psychology; D001308:Auditory Perceptual Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006313:Hearing Loss, Central / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000523:psychology; D010468:Perceptual Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012017:Referral and Consultation