Table 2. Factors associated with increase in the language ratio (language relative to cognitive abilities): results from multivariable general linear model.
Variable | Parameter estimate | SE | p-value |
---|---|---|---|
NVIQ | -0.54 | 0.07 | <.0001 |
SES Index score | 1.99 | 0.46 | <.0001 |
Unaided PTA | -0.20 | 0.04 | <.0001 |
Aided thresholds | -0.27 | 0.09 | 0.005 |
Age at time of study | -0.23 | 0.10 | 0.02 |
Duration with HA/CI* | 0.21 | 0.10 | 0.03 |
Time child has had either a hearing aid (HA) or cochlear implant (CI). If child had no device, then age was used.
R2=0.50