Karen J Foli1, Hala Elsisy. 1. School of Nursing, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. kfoli@purdue.edu
Abstract
PURPOSE: This discussion presents central auditory processing disorders to pediatric nurses who can influence decisions, educate parents and children, and advocate for children and families in the healthcare and educational settings. CONCLUSIONS: Nurses' understanding of central auditory processing disorders and their signs and symptoms may help prevent misdiagnosis or underdiagnosis in the pediatric population. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The common indicators of central auditory processing disorders often mimic other childhood disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Testing for central auditory processing disorders is optimized when children are on the appropriate medication at the time of testing.
PURPOSE: This discussion presents central auditory processing disorders to pediatric nurses who can influence decisions, educate parents and children, and advocate for children and families in the healthcare and educational settings. CONCLUSIONS: Nurses' understanding of central auditory processing disorders and their signs and symptoms may help prevent misdiagnosis or underdiagnosis in the pediatric population. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The common indicators of central auditory processing disorders often mimic other childhood disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Testing for central auditory processing disorders is optimized when children are on the appropriate medication at the time of testing.