Auditory Processing includes the knowledge and skills related to analyzing and synthesizing speech sounds, as well as the ability to accurately understand words when distorted by background noise. Matthew’s ability in these areas was assessed through the use of two subtests on the WJ-IV COG.
The first subtest, Phonological Processing, is used to measure the depth and breadth of word access and retrieval via phonology. This subtest has three different components. On the first part, word access, he was required to provide a word that has a specific phonemic element in a specific location. On the second part, word fluency, Matthew was asked to name as many words as possible that begin with a specified sound in 1 minute. On the third part, substitution, Matthew was asked to substitute part of a word to create a new word. Overall on this task Matthew scored within the Below Average range (standard score = 75). Matthew missed earlier items meant for his age and had to be even items for a younger age to complete task. He had difficulties with substituting the part of a words and providing a word using the smallest element sounds. Also, when Matthew recalling words with the “d” and “m” sounds, he took breaks in between words, which impacted his score. …show more content…
This subtest measures phonological short-term memory. On this task, Matthew scored within the Below Average range (Non-word Repetition: standard score = less than 40). Matthew Overall, Matthew obtained a Below Average auditory processing score (standard score= <40). There is a significant difference in his auditory processing scores indicating a consistent weakness in this
The first subtest, Phonological Processing, is used to measure the depth and breadth of word access and retrieval via phonology. This subtest has three different components. On the first part, word access, he was required to provide a word that has a specific phonemic element in a specific location. On the second part, word fluency, Matthew was asked to name as many words as possible that begin with a specified sound in 1 minute. On the third part, substitution, Matthew was asked to substitute part of a word to create a new word. Overall on this task Matthew scored within the Below Average range (standard score = 75). Matthew missed earlier items meant for his age and had to be even items for a younger age to complete task. He had difficulties with substituting the part of a words and providing a word using the smallest element sounds. Also, when Matthew recalling words with the “d” and “m” sounds, he took breaks in between words, which impacted his score. …show more content…
This subtest measures phonological short-term memory. On this task, Matthew scored within the Below Average range (Non-word Repetition: standard score = less than 40). Matthew Overall, Matthew obtained a Below Average auditory processing score (standard score= <40). There is a significant difference in his auditory processing scores indicating a consistent weakness in this