audiology

LNT/MLNT©

~ auditecinfo ~ 4 Comments

The Lexical Neighborhood/Multisyllabic Lexical Neighborhood Tests (LNT-MLNT)© were developed primarily for use with cochlear implant children.  Determining the benefits of sensory aids (i.e. hearing aids or cochlear implants) is essential for the proper management of hearing impaired children.  Open-set word recognition tests have provided important diagnostic information relative to the benefits of sensory aids.  The information garnered from these tests indicates the extent of neural representation of words in a child’s long-term lexical memory.

The most used open-set word recognition test for children has been the PBK-50 lists.  However, it has been noted that for hearing-impaired children the PBK-50 does not assess the abilities of these children validly.  The LNT-MLNT© has been shown to be a more sensitive measure of spoken word recognition in these children.

The LNT-MLNT© was developed along theoretically motivated current models of spoken word recognition in listeners with hearing impairment.   The development of this test was based on the assumptions of the Neighborhood Activation Model (NAM), which proposes that words are organized into “similarity neighborhoods” based on their frequency of occurrence in the language and the number of phonemically similar words, or neighbors, within the lexical neighborhood.  A dense lexical neighborhood contains many phonemically similar words, whereas a sparse lexical neighborhood has few phonemically similar words.  Words that occur often and come from sparse lexical neighborhoods are easier for children to identify than words with the opposite lexical characteristics.

The stimulus words for this test were selected according to two criteria: 1. The words had to be familiar to young children with limited vocabularies. 2. The selection was based on current models (NAM) of word recognition and lexical access.  Stimuli on this test are separated into easy and hard word lists.

The LNT/MLNT© includes a) audio recording, and b) manual and score forms as printable pdf files. The nineteen-page manual includes administration information and normative data for children. ©COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Auditec’s materials are protected by copyright. Each product represents one license for up to two audiometers at one location. Sharing, uploading to servers, publishing to the internet, and all other forms of distribution are prohibited.

Available from Auditec, Inc. Use the “Buy Now” button below to order. FREE shipping to the contiguous US. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Importers are responsible for duties and taxes. Auditec advises your organization to contact your government to estimate tax prior to ordering.

Lexical Neighborhood Test/Multisyllabic Lexical Neighborhood Test (LNT/MLNT)© (CD Format); Item 205; Price $153.50 USD + S&H* Buy Now Button

Lexical Neighborhood Test/Multisyllabic Lexical Neighborhood Test (LNT/MLNT)© (USB Format); Item USB205; Price $159.50 USD + S&H* Buy Now Button

CONTINUE SHOPPING

Spanish Auditory Tests©

~ auditecinfo ~ 4 Comments

Spanish Auditory Tests© includes the following Spanish language recordings:

Spanish Auditory Tests© includes a) audio recording and b) printed word lists. Administration instructions are included for the Paired Comparison Sentences only. Patient instructions in Spanish are included for SRT and Word Recognition lists only. No normative data is included with this product. It is assumed that purchasers of Auditec’s auditory tests are well trained in the use, purpose, and interpretation of basic tests. ©COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Auditec’s materials are protected by copyright. Each product represents one license for up to two audiometers at one location. Sharing, uploading to servers, publishing to the internet, and all other forms of distribution are prohibited.

Available from Auditec, Inc. Use the “Buy Now” button below to order. FREE shipping within the contiguous US. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Importers are responsible for duties and taxes. Auditec advises your organization to contact your government to estimate tax prior to ordering.

Spanish Auditory Tests© (CD Format); Item No. CD103-9; Price $81.00 USD + S&H*Buy Now Button

Spanish Auditory Tests© (USB Format); Item No. USB103-9; Price $87.00 USD + S&H* Buy Now Button

⇒Does Auditec offer Spanish SRT and speech discrimination recordings for children? Yes, Auditec offers a Spanish picture pointing speech discrimination test for ages 4 and up called the Spanish Pediatric Picture Identification Test and a Spanish SRT picture pointing test called Spanish Pediatric Speech Recognition Test (SPSRT).

 Screenshot (3)

CONTINUE SHOPPING

Spondees

~ auditecinfo ~ 3 Comments

The Spondees (Forms & B) is a speech threshold (speech reception threshold-SRT) recording. The Spondees, also known as CID W-1, are two-syllable words with equal stress on each syllable, which are employed to obtain thresholds for speech. Forms A & B are two randomizations of the same 36 spondaic words spoken without a carrier phrase for adults. The median speech reception threshold (SRT) for normal listeners is 20 dB SPL (0dBHL).

The standard amount of time given for the patient to respond is approximately four seconds. Short-interval versions only give the patient 2.5 seconds for the patient to  respond. It is an effective way to speed up administration time, but this version is not recommended for young children or the elderly.

Spondees (Forms A & B) includes a) audio recording and b) printed word list. This product does not include instructions or normative data. It is assumed that purchasers of Auditec’s auditory tests are well trained in the use, purpose, and interpretation of basic tests. Available Auditec, Inc.. Call 1-800-669-9065 (from US) or 314-416-1050 (outside the US) to order. FREE shipping to the contiguous US.

[Spondees & Child Spondees; Item 102; Price $59.50 USD + S&H]

[Spondees & Child Spondees Short Interval; Item 102SI; Price $59.50 USD + S&H]

[Spondees & NU-6; Item 145; Price $95.00 USD + S&H]

[Spondees & NU-6 Short Interval; Item 145SI; Price $95.00 USD + S&H]

[Spondees & W-22; Item 101; Price $95.00 USD + S&H] 

[Spondees & W-22 Short Interval; Item 101SI; Price $95.00 USD + S&H] 

Picture Spondee Word Card & Recording – Classic Drawing Version©

~ auditecinfo ~ 3 Comments

The Pictured Spondee Word Card & Recording – Classic Drawing Version© is a picture-pointing speech threshold test for young or non-verbal children. There are 12 spondee representations displayed as color drawings on this color 8½ x 11 inch glossy card. The recording consists of a male talker speaking the pictured spondee words in a random order. Words are repeated four or more times on this recorded word list. Administration time is under five minutes. Scroll down to watch video demonstration.

Picture Spondee Word Card & Recording – Classing Drawing Version© includes a) audio recording, b) picture card, and c) printed word list. This product does not include instructions or normative data. It is assumed that purchasers of Auditec’s auditory recordings are well trained in their use, purpose, and interpretation.

©COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Auditec’s recordings are protected by copyright. Each product represents one license for up to two audiometers at one location. Sharing, uploading to servers, publishing to the internet, and all other forms of distribution are prohibited. Email questions regarding copyright to auditecinfo@auditec.com.

Available from Auditec, Inc.  Use the “Buy Now” button below or call 1-800-669-9065 (from US) or 314-416-1050 (outside the US) to order. FREE shipping within the contiguous US. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Importers are responsible for duties and taxes. Auditec advises your organization to contact your government to estimate tax prior to ordering.

Picture Spondee Word Card & Recording – Classic Drawing Version© (CD Format); Item 153; Price $62.75 USD + S&H Buy Now Button

Picture Spondee Word Card & Recording – Classic Drawing Version© (USB Format); Item USB153; Price $68.75 USD + S&H Buy Now Button

Does Auditec offer a picture pointing test for speech threshold in Spanish? Yes, a similar test is available in Spanish called Spanish Pediatric Speech Recognition Threshold Test (SPSRT).

CONTINUE SHOPPING

Pictorial Representations of Spondees© (PROS) Flashcards

~ auditecinfo ~ 2 Comments

The Pictorial Representation of Spondees© (PROS) flashcards are used for speech threshold (speech reception threshold-SRT) for children. These 18 flashcards display one photograph per card. Each card is made a of thick plastic and includes a clear plastic case.

This product does not include administration instructions or normative data. It is assumed that purchasers of Auditec’s products are well trained in their use, purpose, and interpretation.

©COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Auditec’s materials are protected by copyright. Copying, uploading to servers, publishing to the internet, and all other forms of unauthorized distribution are prohibited. Email questions regarding copyright to auditecinfo@auditec.com.

Available from Auditec, Inc.  Use the “Buy Now” button below to order. FREE shipping within the contiguous US. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Importers are responsible for duties and taxes. Auditec advises your organization to contact your government to estimate tax prior to ordering.

Pictorial Representations of Spondees© (PROS) Flashcards; Item P145R; Price $44.00 USD + S&H
Buy Now Button

image002
CONTINUE SHOPPING

Frequency Pattern©

~ auditecinfo ~ 2 Comments

The Frequency Pattern© is an auditory processing disorder test for ages 8 and up using non-verbal stimuli. It is considered a temporal test using auditory pattern temporal ordering (APTO) and is sensitive to cortical lesions, interhemispheric transfer. It was recorded by Dr. Frank Musiek.  Three tone bursts at either of two frequencies are presented monaurally. Administration time is approximately 10 minutes.

The Frequency Pattern© includes a) audio recording, and b) instructions and score form as printable pdf files. The two-page instructions include administration, scoring, and interpretation information. Normative data for ages 8 and up is included. ©COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Auditec’s materials are protected by copyright. Each product represents one license for up to two audiometers at one location. Sharing, uploading to servers, publishing to the internet, and all other forms of distribution are prohibited.

Use the “Buy Now” button below to order. FREE shipping to contiguous US locations. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Importers are responsible for duties and taxes. Auditec advises your organization to contact your government to estimate tax prior to ordering.

Frequency Pattern© (CD Format); Item 138FM; Price $107.25 USD + S&H Buy Now Button

Frequency Pattern© (USB Format); Item USB138FM; Price $113.25 USD + S&H Buy Now Button

This test also appears on the following product:

CONTINUE SHOPPING

Duration Pattern – Musiek©

~ auditecinfo ~ Leave a comment

The Duration Pattern is an auditory processing disorder test. It is considered a temporal test using auditory pattern temporal ordering (APTO) and is sensitive to cortical lesions, interhemispheric transfer. The Duration Pattern – Musiek© version is a test by Dr. Frank Musiek. It is similar to the Duration Pattern Sequence standard version. Test administration is approximately six minutes.

Is the Musiek version or standard version better? Neither version is considered better. Both versions sell popularly and are widely used. Decisions are mainly based on which version the audiologist was originally trained in or by personal preference. Due to the similarities between the standard and Musiek versions, it is usually unnecessary to purchase both versions.

©COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Auditec’s recordings are protected by copyright. Each product represents one license for up to two audiometers at one location. Sharing, uploading to servers, publishing to the internet, and all other forms of distribution are prohibited. Email questions regarding copyright to auditecinfo@auditec.com.

Duration Pattern-Musiek© includes a) audio recording, and b) instructions and score form as printable pdf files.  The two-page instructions consist of administration and interpretation information. Normative data is included for adults only. It would be reasonable to expect children over the age of eleven to test as well (or nearly as well) as adults.

Use the “Buy Now” button below to order. FREE shipping to contiguous US locations. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Importers are responsible for duties and taxes. Auditec advises your organization to contact your government to estimate tax prior to ordering.

Duration Pattern-Musiek© (CD Format); Item 198FM; Price $102.50 USD + S&H Buy Now Button

Duration Pattern-Musiek© (USB Format); Item USB198FM; Price $108.50 USD + S&H Buy Now Button

CONTINUE SHOPPING

Dichotic Digits-Musiek©

~ auditecinfo ~ 3 Comments

The Dichotic Digits test is an auditory processing disorder test for ages 7 and up using verbal stimuli. It is considered a dichotic test for binaural integration sensitive to brainstem, cortical, and corpus callosal lesions.

Dichotic Digits – Musiek© is a test by Dr. Frank Musiek. This version is similar to the Dichotic Digits standard version.  That is, digits from one to ten are presented dichotically.  One set is single pair; the second is double pair.  Usually, the single pair set is for practice. Dichotic Digits-Musiek version includes the digit “seven.” In contrast, the standard version does not include the digit “seven” since it is a two syllable word in contrast to the other nine digits. The Musiek version includes age-specific normative data on double digits for ages 7 and up. The standard version includes normative data on double digits for ages 11 and up.

Is the Musiek version or standard version better? Neither version is considered better. Both versions are popular and widely used. Decisions are mainly based on which version the audiologist was originally trained in or by personal preference. Due to the similarities between the standard and Musiek versions, it is usually unnecessary to purchase both versions.

Dichotic Digits-Musiek© includes a) audio recording, and b) instructions and score form as printable pdf files.  The two-page instructions consist of administration, scoring, and interpretation information. It includes age-specific normative data on double digits for ages 7 and up.

©COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Auditec’s materials are protected by copyright. Each product represents one license for up to two audiometers at one location. Sharing, uploading to servers, publishing to the internet, and all other forms of distribution are prohibited.

Use the “Buy Now” button below to order. FREE shipping to contiguous US locations. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Importers are responsible for duties and taxes. Auditec advises your organization to contact your government to estimate tax prior to ordering.

Musiek Dichotic Digits© (CD Format); Item 197FM; Price $102.50 USD + S&H
Buy Now Button

Musiek Dichotic Digits© (USB Format); Item USB197FM; Price $108.50 USD + S&H 
Buy Now Button

This test is also available on the following product:

  • Musiek Dichotic Digits, Musiek Pitch/Frequency Pattern, and Musiek Duration Pattern Sequence combined on one CD; Item 216FM; Price $255.00 USD + S&H

⇒Did you know Auditec sells a therapy designed for persons with specific ear deficits on dichotic listening tests called the Constraint-Induced Auditory Therapy (CIAT)?

CONTINUE SHOPPING

Time Compressed Sentence Test©

~ auditecinfo ~ 5 Comments

The Time Compressed Sentence Test© (TCST) is for identifying and quantifying disorders of auditory processing in children specifically the child’s ability to understand acoustically distorted or rapid rates of speech.  In addition, results of testing with the TCST may yield insights into children with slow reaction times and speed of mental processing. It is considered a monaural low redundancy speech test (monaural separation closure -MSC) sensitive to brainstem and cortical lesions. The developer states the TCST can be administered and scored in less than 15 minutes.

The Time Compressed Sentence Test© includes a) audio recording, and b) manual and score forms as printable pdf files. The extensive manual includes administration, scoring, and interpretation information. Age-specific normative data for ages 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10-11  is included. The developer recommends using the normative data for the 10-11 age category as a guideline for testing patients older than 11.

©Copyright Time Compressed Sentence Test by NCS Pearson. All Rights Reserved. Each product represents one license for up to two audiometers at one location. Sharing, uploading to servers, publishing to the internet, and all other forms of distribution are prohibited.

Available from Auditec, Inc. Use the “Buy Now” button below to order. FREE shipping within the contiguous US. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Importers are responsible for duties and taxes. Auditec advises your organization to contact your government to estimate tax prior to ordering.

Time Compressed Sentence Test© (CD Format); Item 209; Price $129.75 USD + S&H
Buy Now Button

Time Compressed Sentence Test© (USB Format); Item USB209; Price $135.75 USD + S&H
Buy Now Button

⇒Auditec sells a Spanish version of this test.

CONTINUE SHOPPING

Masking Level Difference-Speech©

~ auditecinfo ~ 5 Comments

The Masking Level Difference-Speech© is an auditory processing disorder test. It is considered a binaural interaction test sensitive to low brainstem. This recording employs spondee words imbedded in speech spectrum noise bursts.  It is in two sections; section 1 is where both the noise and the spondees are in phase, section 2 is where the noise is in phase and the spondees are 180 degrees out of phase. A release from masking is expected in the latter section.

The Masking Level Difference-Speech© includes a) audio recording, and b) instructions and score form as printable pdf files. The one-page instructions contain administration, scoring, and interpretation information. Normative data is included, but it is not age-specific.

©COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Auditec’s recordings are protected by copyright. Each product represents one license for up to two audiometers at one location. Sharing, uploading to servers, publishing to the internet, and all other forms of distribution are prohibited. Email questions regarding copyright to auditecinfo@auditec.com.

Available from Auditec, Inc. Use the “Buy Now” button below to order. FREE shipping within the contiguous US. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Importers are responsible for duties and taxes. Auditec advises your organization to contact your government to estimate tax prior to ordering.

Masking Level Difference Speech© (CD Format); Item 204; Price $123.25 USD + S&H 
Buy Now Button

Masking Level Difference Speech© (USB Format); Item USB204; Price $129.25 USD + S&H 
Buy Now Button

CONTINUE SHOPPING