The aim of the current study is to investigate a possible link between deficient processing of temporal and spatial auditory information, and difficulties concerning suprasegmental (a vocal effect that extends over more than one sound segment in an utterance, such as pitch, stress, or juncture pattern) / prosodic (metrical structure) properties of language development.

The study will result in an improved understanding of the type of auditory and language difficulties experienced by children with auditory processing disorders. Such an understanding of these disorders and co-morbid conditions such as language and reading disorders, will assist in planning more effective and efficient interventions.