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How Can I Help My Child With APD? - August 02, 2009 -
Difficulty with following directions is possibly the single most common complaint about children with Auditory Processing Disorders (APD).
Some of things you can do that may help:
• Reduce background noise.
• Have your child look at you when you're speaking.
• Use simple, expressive sentences.
• Speak at a slightly slower rate and at a mildly increased volume.
• Ask your child to repeat the ...
TLP Specialized CD - Sensory Integration Kids 1 - February 18, 2009 -
Sensory Integration (SI) Kids CD 1 contains musical selections that were recorded because they were fun, simple in structure, short, and very accessible. Focusing on all of these elements means that a child's attention can more easily be captured and maintained.
SI Kids 1 has a significant focus on spatial awareness and sound localization. With new technologies and creative elements in recording ...
Auditory Processing Improvement (Part 2) - December 27, 2008 -
What Are the Problem Areas for Kids With APD?
Here are the five main problem areas that can affect both home and school activities in children with APD.
1. Auditory Figure-Ground Problems: This is when the child can't pay attention when there's noise in the background. Noisy, low-structured classrooms could be very frustrating to this child.
2. Auditory Memory Problems: This is when the child ...
Auditory Processing Improvement (Part 1) - November 23, 2008 -
Ten year old Kelly seems to pay attention when the teacher works with her one-on-one. But when there are group discussions, she spends most of her time looking out the window. The teacher is complaining she doesn't participate in class and Kelly is getting lower grades as a result.
Daniel who is 12, was supposed to be home in time for his dentist's appointment at 3:30 PM. But when he finally ...
Do You Want to Manage Your Stuttering? - October 26, 2008 -
"I approach each new day with the confidence that comes from knowing I can communicate and be my true self." Adam, NY, NY
The SpeechEasy is a proven fluency tool used to reduce stuttering and to help increase fluency. While you will not stop stuttering completely (there is no cure for stuttering), we can help you take back control of your speech, and your life.
The confidence you gain by saying ...
Is There a Difference Between ADD and AD/HD? - October 11, 2008 -
The difference is mainly one of terminology, which can be confusing at times. The "official" clinical diagnosis is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or AD/HD. In turn, AD/HD is broken down into three different subtypes: Combined Type, Predominantly Inattentive Type, and Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type.
Many people use the term ADD as a generic term for all types of AD/HD. The ...
Symptoms of an Auditory Processing Disorder - September 21, 2008 -
Symptoms of an Auditory Processing Disorder can range from mild to severe and can take many different forms. If you think there may be a problem with how your child processes what he or she hears, ask yourself these questions:
* Is my child easily distracted or unusually bothered by loud or sudden noises?
* Are noisy environments upsetting to my child?
* Does my child's behavior and ...
How Long Does it Take to Complete The Listening Program? - September 05, 2008 -
How Long Does it Take to Complete The Listening Program?
Listening sessions are typically fifteen minutes in length, done once or twice a day, five days a week. The program length varies depending on the listener’s goals. The minimum time recommended is forty hours over the course of 10 to 20 weeks.
Many people find it advantageous to repeat the program periodically and to move on to the TLP ...
Can The Listening Program Help me With Auditory Processing? - August 24, 2008 -
Can The Listening Program Help me With Auditory Processing?
Anyone can benefit from improved listening ability. The Listening Program can be used by people of all ages, starting as young as age two. Empirical evidence has demonstrated benefits for the typically developing child, individuals experiencing listening, sensory, learning, language, reading, attention, memory, social, communication, ...
What is auditory processing? - August 07, 2008 -
Auditory processing is the term used to describe what happens when your brain recognizes and interprets the sounds around you. Our ears do two different things. Our ears hear a sound, thats called acuity. But they also differentiate sounds. We recognize that /fay/ is different from /say/ is different from /they/.
Those with poor auditory processing skills can't retain or discriminate sounds ...
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