A statewide survey of audiologists regarding auditory processing disorders.
This study surveyed all licensed Arkansas audiologists (N = 127) regarding auditory processing disorders in children and adults, with 16 items covering demographic information, knowledge, identification and diagnosis, service provision, and referral. Analysis indicated 40% and 35% of the 62 respondents were "very" or "somewhat comfortable" with diagnosing auditory processing disorders in adults and children, respectively. In the current work setting, 58% did not provide auditory processing testing, 44% had never performed such testing, and 40% did not answer a question related to referral sources. The lack of consistent testing or referral probably leaves community persons with auditory processing disorders at risk for being overlooked or misdiagnosed.
Dobbs
Tracy
T
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.
Davis
Priscilla
P
Dancer
Jess
J
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001298:Audiology / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D001308:Auditory Perceptual Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D000078329:Workforce