We developed an auditory tool capable of distinguishing those who perceive spectral components of speech from those who rely primarily on time-intensity cues. Three-word lists with distinct syllabic patterns were developed and analysed for acoustic properties. Each word was paired with a corresponding picture card....
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Discussion
Signed responses from readers of the wire.
Audiologists working with Indonesian-speaking pediatric populations should be aware of this new language-appropriate speech perception tool, though further validation data are needed before routine adoption.
Culturally and linguistically appropriate speech perception assessments are essential for accurate diagnosis and rehabilitation planning in non-English-speaking pediatric populations, an area historically underserved by the field.
- 01A new speech perception assessment tool was developed specifically for Indonesian-speaking children.
- 02Target population: children with severe-to-profound hearing loss.
- 03The tool distinguishes reliance on spectral cues (pitch-based) versus time-intensity cues (loudness/timing-based).
- 04Underwent field evaluation to test real-world usability.
- 05Fills a significant gap in non-English pediatric audiology assessment resources.
The assessment tool can distinguish whether children with severe-to-profound hearing loss rely on spectral versus time-intensity cues for speech perception.
studypartially supported- PMID
- 42545093
- DOI
- 10.1080/02699206.2026.2704601.
- Journal
- Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics
- Publication type
- research_article
- Evidence level
- 4
- Population
- Indonesian-speaking children with severe to profound hearing loss
- Intervention
- Indonesian speech perception assessment tool distinguishing spectral vs. time-intensity cue reliance
Primary outcomes
Field evaluation performance of the new assessment tool; Ability to discriminate spectral vs. time-intensity cue reliance in children