Effect of Auditory Integration Training on Language Development in Mental Retardation Children
CHEN Wei-hua
ZOU Lin-xia
Abstract： Objective To observe the effects of auditory integration training on language development delay in mental retardation chil-dren. 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). Conclu-sion Auditory integration training may further improve the language development in mental retardation children.
Keywords：mental retardationlanguage development delayauditory integration trainingspeech training
Publication Date：2013-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：2( 626-627 )