How Do You Help Children With Auditory-Processing Problems?
Children with auditory-processing disorders or APD have difficulty understanding language because their central nervous systems or brains process sounds differently. These children may hear a sentence, but the brain mixes up the order of the words or the syllables, or they can have problems filtering sounds in a loud crowded room. This can be frustrating not only for the child but for teachers and parent as well. ADP can affect how a child learns, cause them to give up on listening and make it difficult for them to follow directions. As a result they may act out in frustration and confusion. Fortunately with proper diagnosis and individualized treatment plans, kids with ADP can compensate and learn skills to work around their auditory-processing disorder. Here are some options to investigate for your child or student. These techniques may or may not be appropriate for each individual child. Treatments vary depending on a child’s exact type of APD. Look into getting an electronic listen
