Jane Baran Curriculum Vitae - University of Massachusetts Amherst

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Jane A. Baran, Ph.D.
Department of Communication Disorders
University of Massachusetts Amherst

EDUCATION:

B.A. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts
Communication Disorders, May 1972.

M.A. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts
Communications Disorders, June 1974.

Ph. D. Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Audiology and Speech Sciences, December 1979.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:

Chair, Communications Disorders, University of Massachusetts, Amherst,
Massachusetts, 2002-present.

Interim Associate Dean, Graduate School, University of Massachusetts, Amherst,
Massachusetts, 2001-2004.

Professor, Communications Disorders, University of Massachusetts, Amherst,
Massachusetts, 1995-present.

Associate Professor and Audiology Clinic Coordinator, Communication Disorders,
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, 1986-1995.

Assistant Professor and Audiology Clinic Coordinator, Communication Disorders,
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, 1979-1986.

Adjunct Professor, Department of Surgery (Audiology), Dartmouth Medical School,
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 1997-2005, Adjunct Associate Professor, 1986-1996,
Adjunct Assistant Professor, 1984-1986.

Director of Audiological Services, Indianapolis Speech and Hearing Center,
Indianapolis, Indiana, 1977-1979.

Teaching/Research Assistant, Audiology and Speech Sciences, Purdue University,
West Lafayette, Indiana, 1974-1977.

Teaching/Research Assistant, Communication Disorders, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, 1972-1974.
PUBLICATIONS:

Baran, J.A. Test battery principles and considerations. To appear in F.E. Musiek & G.D.
Chermak (Eds.), Handbook of central auditory processing disorder (Vol. I). Auditory
neurosicence and diagnosis (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc.

Baran, J.A. Intervention approaches for adolescents and adults with central auditory
processing disorder. To appear in G.A. Chermak & F.E. Musiek (Eds.), Handbook of
central auditory processing disorder (Vol. II). Comprehensive intervention (2nd ed.). San
Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc.

Zaidan, E., & Baran, J.A. (2013). Gaps-in-Noise (GIN©) test results in children with and
without reading disabilties and phonological processing disorders. International Journal
of Audiology, 52(2), 113-123. Epub 2012 Nov 20. Available at hhtp://informahealthcare.
com.silk.library.

Baran, J.A. (2013). Metalinguistic skills, strategies, and approaches. In D. Geffner & D.
Ross-Swain (Eds.), Auditory processing disorders: Assessment, management, and
treatment (2nd ed.) (pp. 469-494). San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc.

Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., Shinn, J.B., & Jones, R.O. (2012). Disorders of the auditory
system. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc.

Zaidan, E., Garcia, A.P., Tedesco, M.L.F., & Baran, J.A. (2008). Performance of normal
young adults on two temporal resolution tests. Pro Fono, 20(1), 19-24.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (2008). Central auditory dysfunction. In M. Gleeson, N.S.
Jones, R. Clarke, L. Luxon, J. Hibbert, & J. Watkinson (Eds.), Scott-Brown’s
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (7th ed.) (pp. 3857-3869). London, UK: Hodder
Arnold.

Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., Shinn, J.B., Guenette, L., Zaidan, E., & Weihing, J. (2007).
Central deafness: A case study and literature review. International Journal of Audiology,
46(8), 433-441.

Baran, J.A. (2007). Metalinguistic approaches. In D. Geffner & D. Ross-Swain (Eds.),
Auditory processing disorders: Assessment, management, and treatment (pp. 301-323).
San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (2007). The auditory system: Its anatomy, physiology and
clinical correlates. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Baran, J.A. (2007). Test battery considerations. In F.E. Musiek & G.D. Chermak (Eds.),
Handbook of (central) auditory processing disorder (Vol. I). Auditory neuroscience and
diagnosis (pp. 163-192). San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc.

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PUBLICATIONS (Continued):

Baran, J.A. (2007). Managing (central) auditory processing disorders in adolescents and
adults. In G.D. Chermak & F.E. Musiek, (Eds.), Handbook of (central) auditory
processing disorder (Vol. II).Comprehensive intervention (pp. 243-272). San Diego, CA:
Plural Publishing, Inc.

Baran, J.A., Shinn, J.B., & Musiek, F.E. (2006). New developments in the assessment
and management of auditory processing disorders. Audiological Medicine, 4(1), 35-45.

Gonzales, M.D., & Baran, J.A. (2005). Breaking the silence: Innovative approaches for
promoting dialogue about diversity issues within a communication disorders department.
In M.L. Ouellett (Ed.), Teaching inclusively: Diversity and faculty development (pp. 225-
240). Stillwater, OK: New Forums Press, Inc.

Musiek, F.E., Shinn, J.B., Jirsa, R., Bamiou, D.E., Baran, J.A. & Zaidan, E. (2005). GIN
(Gaps-In-Noise) test performance in subjects with confirmed central auditory nervous
system involvement. Ear and Hearing, 26(6), 608-618.

Shinn, J.B., Baran, J.A., Moncrieff, D.W., & Musiek, F.E. (2005). Differential attention
effects on dichotic listening. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 16(4), 205-
216.
Zaidan, E., Garcia, A.P., Baran, J., Iorio, M.C.M., & Borges, A.L.C. (2005). Potencial
evocado auditivo de média latência: Ocorrência e efeito de velocidade de apresentação do
estímulo em crianças de 7 anos de idade [Middle latency respone: Prevalence and effect
of signal rate in seven year old children]. Acta ORL, 23, 23-28.
Baran, J.A., Bothfeld, R.W., & Musiek, F.E. (2004). Central auditory deficits associated
with compromise of the primary auditory cortex. Journal of the American Academy of
Audiology, 15(2), 106-116.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (2004). Audiological correlates to a rupture of a pontine
arteriovenous malformation. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 15(2), 161-
171.

Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., & Shinn, J. (2004). Assessment and remediation of an auditory
processing disorder associated with head trauma. Journal of the American Academy of
Audiology, 15(2), 117-132.

Musiek, F.E., Charette, L., Morse, D., & Baran, J.A. (2004). Central deafness associated
with a mid brain lesion. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 15(2), 133-151.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2003). Central auditory disorders. In L.M. Luxon, J. M.
Furman, A. Martini, A., & D. Stephens (Eds.), Textbook of audiologic medicine: Clinical
aspects of hearing and balance (pp. 495-512). London, UK: Martin Dunitz Ltd.
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PUBLICATIONS (Continued)

Baran, J.A. (2002). Managing auditory processing disorders in adolescents and adults.
Seminars in Hearing, 23(4), 327-335.

Baran, J.A. (2002). Pathways: Auditory processing disorders can negate the benefits of
binaural amplification. The Hearing Journal, 55(8), 60.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (2002). Central auditory evaluation of patients with
neurological involvement. In J. Katz (Ed.), Handbook of clinical audiology (5th ed.) (pp.
532-544). Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins.

Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., & Schochat, E. (1999). Selected management approaches to
central auditory processing disorders. Scandinavian Audiology, 28(Suppl.51), 63-76.

Schminky, M.M., & Baran, J.A. (1999). Central auditory processing disorders: An
overview of assessment and management practices. Deaf-Blind Perspectives, 7(1), 1-7.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (1999). Behavioral assessment of the central auditory
nervous system. In F.E. Musiek & W.F. Rintelmann (Eds.), Contemporary perspectives
in hearing assessment (pp. 375-413). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

Ciocci, S.R., & Baran, J.A. (1998). Use of conversational repair strategies by children
who are deaf. American Annals of the Deaf, 143(3), 235-245.

Baran, J.A. (1998). Management of adolescents and adults with central auditory
processing disorders. In M.G. Masters, N.A. Stecker, & J. Katz, J. (Eds.), Central
auditory processing disorders: Mostly management (pp. 195-214). Boston, MA: Allyn &
Bacon.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1997). Distortion product hit and false-positive rates in
normal and hearing-impaired subjects. The American Journal of Otology, 18(4), 454-461.

Baran, J.A. (1997). Hearing assessment. In C.M. Seymour & E.H. Nober (Eds.), An
Introduction to communication disorders: A social/cultural perspective (pp. 252-276).
Andover, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann Publishers.

Baran, J.A. (1997). Speech perception test materials for central auditory processing
assessment. In L.L. Mendel & J.L. Danhauer (Eds.), Speech perception assessment (pp.
147-168). San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Group, Inc.

Baran, J.A. (Guest Ed.). (1996). Assessment and management of adults with learning
disabilities. Seminars in Speech and Language, 17(3). New York, NY: Thieme Medical
Publishers.

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PUBLICATIONS (Continued)

Baran, J.A. (1996). Audiologic evaluation and management of adults with learning
disabilities. Seminars in Speech and Language, 17(3), 233-244.

Perkins, J.M., Baran, J.A., & Gandour, J. (1996). Hemispheric specialization in
processing intonation contours. Aphasiology, 10(4), 343-352.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1996). Comparison of standard and abbreviated distortion
product otoacoustic emissions procedures. Journal of the American Academy of
Audiology, 7(5), 370-374.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1996). Amplification and the central auditory nervous
system. In M. Valente (Ed.), Hearing aids: Regulations, options and performance (pp.
407-438). New York, NY: Thieme Medical Publishers.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (1995). Central auditory processing disorders in children and
adults. In L.G. Wall (Ed.), Hearing: Resource for speech language pathologists and
health care professionals (pp. 415-440). Andover, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann
Publishers.

Baran, J.A., Catherwood, K.P., & Musiek, F.E. (1995). “Negative” ABR findings in an
individual with a large brainstem tumor: Hit or miss? Journal of the American Academy
of Audiology, 6(3), 211-216.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (1994). Evaluation of the adult with hearing complaints and
normal audiograms. Audiology Today, 6(5), 9-12.

Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., & Pinheiro, M.L. (1994). Case studies in neuroaudiology. San
Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Group, Inc.

Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., & Pinheiro, M.L. (1992). P-300 results in patients with lesions
of the auditory areas of the cerebrum. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology,
3(1), 5-15.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1991). Assessment of the human central auditory nervous
system. In R. Altschuler, R.P. Robbins, B.M. Clopton, & D.W. Hoffman (Eds.),
Neurobiology of hearing: The central auditory nervous system (pp. 411-437). New York,
NY: Raven Press.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (1991). Behavioral assessment of central auditory disorders.
In W.F. Rintelmann (Ed.), Hearing assessment (pp. 549-602). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed
Publishers.

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PUBLICATIONS (Continued)

Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., & Pinheiro, M.L. (1990). Duration pattern recognition in
normal subjects and patients with cerebral and cochlear lesions. Audiology, 29(6), 304-
313.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1990). Canal electrocochleography in patients with absent
wave I ABRs. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 103(1), 25-31.

Musiek, F.E., Kurdziel-Schwan, S., Kibbe-Michal, K., Gollegly, K.M., Baran, J.A., &
Rintelmann, W.F. (1989). The dichotic rhyme task: Results in split-brain patients. Ear
and Hearing, 10(1), 33-39.

Baran, J.A., Musiek, F.E., Long, R.A., & Ommaya, A.K. (1989). Topographic mapping
of brain electrical activity in the assessment of central auditory nervous system
pathology. American Journal of Otology, 9(Suppl.), 72-76.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1987). Central auditory assessment. Thirty years of
challenge and change. Ear and Hearing, 8(4), 22S-35S.

Baran, J.A., Musiek, F.E., & Reeves, A.G. (1986). Central auditory function following
anterior sectioning of the corpus callosum. Ear and Hearing, 7(6), 359-362.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1986). Neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and central
auditory assessment. Part I: Brainstem. Ear and Hearing, 7(4), 207-219.

Musiek, F.E., Reeves, A.G., & Baran, J.A. (1985). Release from central auditory
competition in the split-brain patient. Neurology, 35(7), 983-987.

Musiek, F.E., Kibbe, K.S., & Baran, J.A. (1984). Neuroaudiological results from split-
brain patients. Seminars in Hearing, 5(3), 219-229.

Musiek, F.E., Gollegly, K.M., & Baran, J.A. (1984). Myelination of the corpus callosum
in learning disabled children: Theoretical and clinical implications. Seminars in Hearing,
5(3), 231-241.

Baran, J.A., & Gengel, R.W. (1984). Test-retest reliability of three G-F-W subtests.
Language, Speech and Hearing Services in Schools, 15(3), 199-204.

Seymour, C.M., Baran, J.A., & Peaper, R.E. (1981). Auditory discrimination: Evaluation
and intervention. In N.J. Lass, (Ed.), Speech and language: Advances in research and
practice (pp. 1-58). New York, NY: Academic Press.

Seymour, H.N., & Baran, J.A. (1979). Reply to Parker’s “A comment on Baran and
Seymour’s ‘The influence of three phonological rules.’” Journal of Speech and Hearing
Research, 22(3), 662-665.
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PUBLICATIONS (Continued)

Baran, J.A., Laufer, M.Z., & Daniloff, R. (1977). Phonological contrastivity in
conversational speech: A comparative study of voice onset time. Journal of Phonetics, 5,
339-350.

Baran, J.A., Laufer, M.Z., & Daniloff, R. (1977). Phonological contrastivity in
conversational speech: A comparative study of voice onset time. Purdue University
Contributed Papers, 6, 16-27.

Baran, J.A., & Seymour, H.N. (1976). The influence of three phonological rules of black
English on the discrimination of minimal word pairs. Journal of Speech and Hearing
Research, 19(3), 467-474.

TASK FORCE REPORTS:

Jerger, J., & Musiek, F. (2000). Report of the Consensus Conference on the Diagnosis of
Auditory Processing Disorders in School-Aged Children. Journal of the American
Academy of Audiology, 11(9), 467-474. [Contributions were made to this publication as a
member of the Burton Conference Task Force].

American Academy of Audiology (2010). Diagnosis, treatment, and management of
children and adults with central auditory processing disorders [Clinical practice
guidelines]. Available at http://www.audiology.org/resources/ documentlibrary/
Documents/CAPD%20Guidelines%208-2010.pdf. [Contributions were made to this
publication as a member of the AAA Task Force on Central Auditory Processing
Disorders].

PRESENTATIONS:

Baran, J.A., Freyman, R.L., & Molleur, M. (2012). Differences between musicians and
non-musicians in masked speech detection performance. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Auditory Society, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Ganz, C., Baran, J.A., Madison, C., & Poole, M.L. (2011). Enhancing skills as a site
visitor. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, San Diego, California.

Zaidan, E., & Baran, J.A. (2011). Gaps-in-Noise test results in Portuguese-speaking
children. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Academy of Audiology,
Chicago, Illinois.

Zaidan, E., Alvarez, A.M., Barbante Casella, E., & Baran, J.A. (2011). Auditory
processing profiles in children with NLD. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
American Academy of Audiology, Chicago, Illinois.

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PRESENTATIONS (Continued):

Halling, D., Baran, J.A., et al. (2010). Enhancing skills as a site visitor. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New
Orleans, Louisiana.

Baran, J.A., & Zaidan, E. (2010). GIN test results in children with and without
phonological processing deficits. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Academy of Audiology, San Diego, California.

Chermak, G.D., Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., & Bellis, T. (2010). Academy guidelines on
(C)APD: A preview. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of
Audiology, San Diego, California.

Baran, J.A. (2009). Assessment of temporal processing skills in children with speech-
language disorders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-
Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Baran, J.A., Frank, E., & Ganz, C. (2009). Enhancing skills as a site visitor. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,
New Orleans, Louisiana.

Zaidan, E., & Baran, J.A. (2009). Gaps-in Noise (GIN©) test results in children with and
without reading disabilities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Auditory Society, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Baran, J.A., Hurley, A., & Shinn, J. (2008). (Central) auditory processing disorder: Adult
grand rounds. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-
Hearing Association, Chicago, Illinois.

Snover, S., Baran, J.A., Halling, D., & Scudder, R. (2008). Enhancing skills as a site
visitor, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, Chicago, Illinois.

Geffner, D., Baran, J.A., & Medwetsky, L. (2008). Interpretation of multidisciplinary test
results for CAPD. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of
Audiology, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Baran, J.A. (2007). Gaps-in-Noise (GIN©) thresholds in individuals with cochlear
disorders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-
Hearing Association, Boston, Massachusetts.

Nagle, S., Musiek, F., Weihing, J., & Baran, J.A. (2007). Middle latency response
amplitude in central auditory pathology. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Boston, Massachusetts.

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PRESENTATIONS (Continued)

Baran, J.A., Bamiou, D., Sullivan, C.A., & Schochat, E. (2007). New developments in
the assessment and management of (C)APD. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Miami, Florida.

Baran, J.A. (2007). Test battery considerations. Paper presented at Audiology 2007.
Multidisciplinary Perspectives on (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder: Evidence and
Practice. Virtual workshop sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association.

Musiek, F.E., Nagle, S., Weihing, J., & Baran, J.A. (2007). Auditory middle latency
response amplitude asymmetries in central auditory system disorders. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the American Auditory Society, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Baran, J.A. & Ciocci, S.R. (2007). (Central) auditory processing disorders: Current
approaches to assessment and management. Full-day workshop presented at
Communication Disorders Sciences and Disorders Workshop Series, Worcester State
College, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Nagle, S., Zapulla, M., Weihing, J., Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2007). A comparison of
auditory oddball reaction time paradigms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Academy of Audiology, Denver, Colorado.

Baran, J.A. (2007). Differential interaural intensity difference (DIID) procedure. Invited
paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Audiology, Denver,
Colorado.

Baran, J.A. (2007). Auditory temporal processing and learning disorders. Paper presented
at the IInd International Auditory Processing Conference/Symposium: Auditory
Processing and Learning Disabilities, São Paulo, Brazil.

Baran, J.A. (2007). Auditory training: Efficacy of intervention approaches. Paper
presented at the IInd International Auditory Processing Conference/Symposium: Auditory
Processing and Learning Disabilities, São Paulo, Brazil.

Baran, J.A., Bamiou, D-E., Sullivan, C. A., & Schochat, E. (2006). New developments in
the assessment and management of (C)APD. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Miami, Florida.

Baran, J.A., Paulovicks, J.A., Weihing, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2006). Gaps-in-Noise© test
results in children. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of
Audiology, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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PRESENTATIONS (Continued)

Baran, J.A. (2006). Assessment and management of (central) auditory processing
disorders: Current perspectives and practices. Two-day workshop sponsored by the
Speech-Language-Hearing Association R.O.C. Taipei, Taiwan.

Baran, J.A., (2006). Assessment and management of auditory processing disorders.
Paper presented to the Department of Speech and Hearing Disorders and Sciences,
National Taipei College of Nursing, Taipei, Taiwan.

Zaidan, E., Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2006). Achados clínicos e anatômicos na surdez
central e apresentação de caso (Clinical and anatomical findings in central deafness
and presentation of a case study). Paper presented at the XXI Encontro Internacional de
Audiologia (XXI International Audiology Meeting), Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil.

Garcia, A.P., Zaidan, E., Tedesco, M.L.F., & Baran, J.A. (2006). Limiares de detecção de
intervalos de silêncio (gap) no teste rgdt em adultos normais (RGDT's gap detection

thresholds in normal adults). Paper presented at the XXI Encontro Internacional de
Audiologia (XXI International Audiology Meeting), Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil.

Zaidan, E., Garcia, A.P., Tedesco, M.L.F., Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2006). Limiares
de detecção de intervalos de silêncio (gap) no teste de resolução temporal gin em adultos
normais (Gap detection thresholds on the temporal resolution test GIN in normal adults).
Paper presented at the XXI Encontro Internacional de Audiologia (XXI International
Audiology Meeting), Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil.

Zaidan, E., Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2006). Central deafness: A meta-analytic
investigation and a case presentation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Auditory Society, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Baran, J.A. (2005). Developing an efficient and practical test battery. Paper presented at
Challenging Issues in (Central) Auditory Processing Disorders, University of
Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut.

Sauter, T.B., Poissant, S.F., & Baran, J.A. (2005). Differential diagnosis in an unsuccessful
cochlear implant user. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-
Language-Hearing Association, San Diego, California.

Baran, J.A., & Ciocci, S.R. (2005). Management of auditory processing disorders:
Current perspectives and practices. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Diego, California.

Musiek, F.E., Schochat, E., & Baran, J.A. (2005). Effects of auditory training on the
MLR in children with APD. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Academy of Audiology, Washington, D.C.
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