ID+-+Auditory-Processing



What is it ?
The inability to interpret, organize, analyze or synthesize an auditory message in the absence of a hearing impairment.

What are the indicators? Student tunes out in a noisy environment. Student seems to be actively listening yet they process the auditory information inaccurately. Student unable to process directions. Student frequently asks for information to be repeated. Student has a hard time retaining information provided orally. Student has difficulty learning sounds and sounds patterns. Student has a delay in language development. Student can not differentiate between similar sounding words. Student looks to see what everyone else is doing before engaging in an activity. Student prefers to do visual activities rather than listening or speaking. Student's written and oral responses are very simplified. Student responses often appear to be dis-associated from the topic.

Links :
http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/ears/central_auditory.html (symptoms and definition) http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/disorders/understand-apd-child.htm (symptoms and definition) http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/auditory.asp (current research and modifications) http://www.ncld.org/content/view/472/391/ (organized by age group in terms of modifications and accommodations)

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