Publications by authors named "Afroditi Sereti"
Background: Rehabilitation of hearing and listening difficulties through neuroplasticity of the auditory nervous system is a promising technique. Evidence of enhanced auditory processing in adult musicians is often not based on clinical auditory processing tests and is lacking in children with musical education.
Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the temporal resolution and frequency discrimination elements of auditory processing both in adults and children with musical education and to compare them with those without any musical education.
Article Synopsis
- Recognition of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is growing, highlighting its effects on both hearing and mental health, but standard audiometry doesn't fully capture real-world listening challenges.
- Specific questionnaires are crucial for evaluating the difficulties faced by those with APD, with several validated tools available for both children and adults.
- A recent study found that individuals with APD scored worse on various questionnaires compared to healthy controls, emphasizing the necessity for standardized assessment practices and the development of more questionnaires tailored for adults.
Hearing is a complex ability that extends beyond the peripheral auditory system. A speech in noise/competition test is a valuable measure to include in the test battery when attempting to assess an individual's "hearing". The present study compared syllable vs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: There seems to exist a specific group of people considered to be at higher risk of having Auditory Processing Disorders (APD). These patients are frequently initially referred to, or managed by various professionals such as Otolaryngologists, Speech Therapists, and Occupational Therapists. It is, therefore, essential to retain a low threshold of when to refer such individuals for a formal APD diagnostic evaluation.
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