The Ling Sound Test Revisited

Agung, Katrina; Purdy, Suzanne C.; Kitamura, Christine

doi:10.1375/audi.2005.27.1.33

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“…The implanted children underwent CI programming review before completing the speech perception testing for this study. The map was also verified using speech detection of the Ling 7 sound test on the day of testing (Agung et al 2005). …”

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Evidence-Based Approach for Making Cochlear Implant Recommendations for Infants With Residual Hearing

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Results suggest that recommendation for implantation can be made confidently for children presenting with bilateral profound hearing loss. For children with unaided PTA hearing levels in the range of 75 to 90 dB HL, a recommendation for implantation can also be made, provided that a 75% chance of improvement in hearing outcome is an acceptable level of benefit to the family and clinician. Children presenting with PTA hearing levels better than 75 dB HL should be encouraged to continue with binaural HA use.

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“…the Australian adaptation of Ling's Six Sound Test; Romanik, 1990), other speech perception tests, and the cochlear implant-assisted audiogram (a record of the child's cochlear implant aided thresholds for responses at 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz, and 4000 Hz). The Ling sounds are a range of speech sounds encompassing frequencies widely used clinically to verify effectiveness of hearing aid fitting in children (Agung, Purdy, & Kitamura, 2005). The Ling Six Sound Test was developed for the North American population (Ling, 2002), and /o/ was added (seven sound test) to account for differences in production and spectral content of Australian vowels (Agung, et al, 2005).…”

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“…The Ling sounds are a range of speech sounds encompassing frequencies widely used clinically to verify effectiveness of hearing aid fitting in children (Agung, Purdy, & Kitamura, 2005). The Ling Six Sound Test was developed for the North American population (Ling, 2002), and /o/ was added (seven sound test) to account for differences in production and spectral content of Australian vowels (Agung, et al, 2005). For the children with hearing aids, best aided condition was determined by the audiologist and auditory-verbal therapist, performance of the seven sound test, speech perception tests, and the child's aided audiogram.…”

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Is Auditory-Verbal Therapy Effective for Children with Hearing Loss?

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A longitudinal study reported positive speech and language outcomes for 29 children with hearing loss in an auditory-verbal therapy program (AVT group) (aged 2 to 6 years at start; mean PTA 79.39 dB HL) compared with a matched control group with typical hearing (TH group) at 9, 21, and 38 months after the start of the study. The current study investigates outcomes over 50 months for 19 of the original pairs of children matched for language age, receptive vocabulary, gender, and socioeconomic status. An assessment battery was used to measure speech and language over 50 months, and reading, mathematics, and self-esteem over the final 12 months of the study. Results showed no significant differences between the groups for speech, language, and self-esteem (p > 0.05). Reading and mathematics scores were comparable between the groups, although too few for statistical analysis. Auditory-verbal therapy has proved to be effective for this population of children with hearing loss.Is Auditory-Verbal Therapy Effective 365 for total language, receptive vocabulary, gender, and socioeconomic level (as measured by the education level of the head of the household). Participants Auditory-Verbal Therapy Group (AVT Group)Selection criteria for the participants were: Pure-Tone Average (PTA) at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz, and 4000 Hz of ≥ 40dB hearing threshold levels in the better ear; prelingually deafened (at ≤ 18 months old); attended the educational program weekly for intensive one-on-one, parent-based AVT for a minimum of 6 months; wore hearing devices consistently (hearing aids and/or cochlear implants) and aided hearing was within the speech range or had received a cochlear implant; no other significant cognitive or physical disabilities reported by parents or educators; 2 to 6 years of age at the first test session; and both parents spoke only English to the child .The children attended one of the five regional centers of an AVT program in Queensland, Australia, which offers a range of services including audiology, early intervention, and a cochlear implant program. This program adheres to the Principles of Auditory-Verbal Therapy (adapted from Pollack, 1970; endorsed by the AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language, 2007). Even though a particular AVT program may adhere to all of these principals, programs may vary in the operational details. A description of the AVT program in this study can be found at http://www.hearandsaycenter.com.au/ mission-delivery.html.Of the 10 children who left the study between the 38-month and 50-month posttests, 2 had left the program because of diagnosis of additional disabilities, 6 had moved away or were unavailable for testing, and the departure of 2 TH group children from the study necessitated omitting their matched AVT group pair. The remaining AVT group participants had bilateral sensorineural hearing loss ranging from moderate to profound (mean PTA 79.39 dB HL; range = 45 dB to >110 dB). All children were fitted with hearing aids, commencing intervention within 3 months of diagn...

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“…72 Dornan, Hickson, Murdoch, & Houston widely used clinically to verify the effectiveness of hearing aid fitting in children (Agung, Purdy, & Kitamura, 2005). The Ling Six Sound Test was originally developed for the North American population (Ling, 2002), and in the seven sound test, / / was added to account for the differences in the production and spectral content of Australian vowels (Agung et al, 2005). Optimal implant performance was also verified through the use of other speech perception tests and the cochlear implant-assisted audiogram (a record of the child's cochlear implant-aided thresholds for responses at 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz, and 4000 Hz).…”

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Value Added: The Volta Review MonographsOver its 110-year history, The Volta Review has served as a primary source for the latest in cutting-edge research, professional commentary, and reviews of materials and technology that explore a listening and spoken language outcome for individuals with hearing loss. Keeping its readership informed is an important goal of The Volta Review and we continue to improve on that mission.In addition to the regular serial issues, The Volta Review is best known for its outstanding monographs focused on important or emerging issues in the area of listening and spoken language development of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. Monograph issues provide in-depth information that often cannot be obtained from any other single source. Each monograph is highly regarded and used as a springboard for further research and the development of guidelines and policies for listening and spoken language intervention. Past topics have included early hearing detection and intervention, mechanisms of aminoglycoside otoxicity and strategies for prevention, children with hearing loss and special needs, assessment of hearing in infants and toddlers, speech and language benefits of cochlear implantation, classroom acoustics, and language, speech, and socio-emotional development of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.In keeping with the cutting-edge nature of previous The Volta Review monographs, the next monograph edition will focus on the important issue of professional development in the field of listening and spoken language. Edited by Drs. Todd Houston and Christina Perigoe, this monograph will highlight models of professional preparation and development that have emerged in both pre-service and in-service training of listening and spoken language professionals who work with young children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The rapidly expanding AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language Specialist certifications -LSLS Cert. AVEd and LSLS Cert. AVThighlights the urgency of what is quickly becoming a "Crisis of Capacity" between the number of children seeking a listening and spoken language outcome and the number of qualified professionals to support them. This "must read" monograph will serve as an important guidepost for training the next generation of service providers. Look for it in June 2010.In addition, The Volta Review is pleased to announce that online archives of the journal are now available. Visit www.agbell.org/TheVoltaReview to view past archives up to 2006. Earlier issues will be posted as available.This issue contains some important research concerning speech, spoken language, and literacy skill development; decision-making tools for parents considering a second cochlear implant for their children; and commentary on speech-based language acquisition. We hope you enjoy this issue, and please don't hesitate to contribute to The Volta Review . Sincerely,This study examined the speech perception, speech, and language developmental progress of 25 children with hearing lo...

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The Ling Sound Test Revisited

Cited by 29 publications

References 10 publications

Evidence-Based Approach for Making Cochlear Implant Recommendations for Infants With Residual Hearing

Evidence-Based Approach for Making Cochlear Implant Recommendations for Infants With Residual Hearing

Is Auditory-Verbal Therapy Effective for Children with Hearing Loss?

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