Purpose
To investigate the simple temporal ordering and sonorous localization of children and the association with family environment resources and language development.
Methods
Ninety-six children, 42 aged 4 years and 54 aged 5 years and 11 months, were assessed using the Inventory of Resources of the Family Environment, phonological and vocabulary tests, Child Language Test and Simplified Evaluation of Auditory Processing.
Results
When age was associated to auditory processing skills, it was observed adequacy in both ages, being that male children showed better performance. Individuals who showed poor results in auditory processing skills also showed inadequacy in the areas of Family Environment Resources. Most children who showed adequate auditory processing skills, also showed adequate phonology, but inadequate vocabulary. Children with auditory processing disorders have three times more chance to show changes in vocabulary.
Conclusion
Most children who had adequate skills in a simple temporal ordering and sound localization also demonstrated adequate phonology.
Speech, language and hearing sciences; Auditory perception; Language development; Family relations; Schools
