Showing papers by "Björn Lyxell published in 2016"
TL;DR: Assessment of the structural relations between three classes of test variables and the theoretical implications for the Ease of Language Understanding (ELU) model found all LEVEL 2 factors are important theoretically as well as for clinical assessment.
Abstract: Objective: The aims of the current n200 study were to assess the structural relations between three classes of test variables (i.e. HEARING, COGNITION and aided speech-in-noise OUTCOMES) and to des...
74 citations
TL;DR: The large and differentiated ERP responses in the CI group were unexpected and should be interpreted with caution, and could reflect less precision in semantic processing among children with CI, or a stronger reliance on predictive processing.
Abstract: Difficulties in auditory and phonological processing affect semantic processing in speech comprehension for deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children. However, little is known about brain responses related to semantic processing in this group. We investigated event-related potentials (ERPs) in DHH children with cochlear implants (CIs) and/or hearing aids (HAs), and in normally hearing controls (NH). We used a semantic priming task with spoken word primes followed by picture targets. In both DHH children and controls, cortical response differences between matching and mismatching targets revealed a typical N400 effect associated with semantic processing. Children with CI had the largest mismatch response despite poor semantic abilities overall; Children with CI also had the largest ERP differentiation between mismatch types, with small effects in within-category mismatch trials (target from same category as prime) and large effects in between-category mismatch trials (where target is from a different category than prime), compared to matching trials. Children with NH and HA had similar responses to both mismatch types. While the large and differentiated ERP responses in the CI group were unexpected and should be interpreted with caution, the results could reflect less precision in semantic processing among children with CI, or a stronger reliance on predictive processing.
22 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the utility of an internet-based version of the trail-making test (TMT) to predict performance on a speech-in-noise perception task.
Abstract: Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the utility of an internet-based version of the trail making test (TMT) to predict performance on a speech-in-noise perception task.Design: Data w ...
16 citations
TL;DR: Exploring aspects of learning, from a lifelong perspective, in individuals with Alström syndrome revealed a quest for independence and an image of themselves as capable people willing to learn, but in constant need of support to continue learning throughout their lives to be as independent as possible.
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of the study was to explore aspects of learning, from a lifelong perspective, in individuals with Alstro m syndrome (AS). AS is an autosomal recessive disorder causing early blind ...
6 citations
TL;DR: Limited access to information due to visual loss may have reduced the degree of social experience, thereby negatively affecting the development of ToM, and that working memory capacity and verbal ability displayed an impact implies that hearing also contributes to ToM development.
Abstract: Objective: Theory-of-Mind (ToM) refers to the ability to impute mental states to one self and to others. ToM was investigated in adults with Usher syndrome type II (USH2) and Alstrom syndrome (AS) ...
2 citations
01 Jan 2016
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors report that listening to speech in noise is often reported to be effortful for individuals with hearing impairment, and many studies have shown that the ability to recognize speech in noisy is posi...
Abstract: Listening to speech in noise is often reported to be effortful, especially for individuals with hearing impairment, and many studies have shown that the ability to recognize speech in noise is posi ...
1 citations