Effect of Auditory Integration Training on Language Development in Mental Retardation Children
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2013.07.008
- VernacularTitle:听觉统合训练对智力障碍儿童语言迟缓的效果
- Author:
Weihua CHEN
;
Linxia ZOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
mental retardation, language development delay, auditory integration training, speech training
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2013;19(7):626-627
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effects of auditory integration training on language development delay in mental retardation children.Methods 40 cases were devided into observation group (n=20) and control group (n=20). All the children accepted speech training,while the observation group accepted auditory integration training in addition. They were assessed with the development quotient (DQ) of adaptability and language of Gesell developmental schedules before and 6 months after treatment. Results DQ of adaptability and language improved after treatment in both groups (P<0.05), and improved more in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Auditory integration training may further improve the language development in mental retardation children.
