Speech Perception in Noise in Children With ADHD

Speech Perception in Noise in Children With ADHD

We are going to assess an ability of speech perception in voice in children diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), comparing to normal control group. This is an attempt to understand the factors influencing on this ability.

Participants will undergo a battery of hearing tests -Standard Hearing Test; Speech Perception in Noise - Hebrew Matrix; Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emission (TEOAE) and cognitive tests - Working Memory Test (from (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, WISC); Visual Attention Test (TMT (Trail Making Test)); Non-Verbal Intelligence Test (RAVEN)

Inclusion Criteria:

• Research group: Kids diagnosed with ADHD, without previous hearing problems.
• Control group: Kids with regular development without previous hearing problems.

Exclusion Criteria:

For both groups:

• Having previous hearing problems or disorders
• Other psychiatric disorders
• Treatment with psychiatric medications other than stimulants
• Having autism
• Having severe learning disabilities.