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Schochat, Eliane; Musiek, Frank E. – Journal of Communication Disorders, 2006
The human peripheral auditory system is fully developed at birth; however, myelination continues for several years in the higher auditory pathways. The aim of the present study was to assess the maturation course of the frequency and duration pattern tests and the middle latency response (MLR). One hundred and fifty normal participants ranging…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Evaluation Methods, Auditory Tests, Child Behavior
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Klecan-Aker, Joan S.; Swank, Paul R. – Journal of Communication Disorders, 1988
The study investigated the effectiveness of a pragmatic language function protocol with a sample of 240 normal preschool children, aged 2-5, in a structured setting. The protocol was shown to be used reliably and was sensitive to differences in the mastery of language skills of normal children of different ages. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Development, Child Language, Language Acquisition
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Dennis, Maureen – Journal of Communication Disorders, 2000
This article discusses newer views of functional developmental plasticity occurring after biological insults to the developing central nervous system (CNS), including concepts of neurobehavioral outcome and ways to measure it, biological risk, age and development at onset of CNS insult, time since onset of CNS insult, and reserve. (Contains…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Biological Influences, Child Development, Children