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This document provides information about auditory processing disorder including what it is, common signs, and 10 tips to help children with auditory processing disorder learn. It explains that auditory processing disorder is when the brain has trouble recognizing and interpreting sounds correctly, especially speech sounds. Some signs include struggling in noisy places, frequently asking people to repeat themselves, and having trouble following directions. The tips suggest techniques like speaking slowly, allowing time to process information, keeping lessons concise and visual, and reviewing material daily.

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Auditory Processing Disorder Quick Guide

This document provides information about auditory processing disorder including what it is, common signs, and 10 tips to help children with auditory processing disorder learn. It explains that auditory processing disorder is when the brain has trouble recognizing and interpreting sounds correctly, especially speech sounds. Some signs include struggling in noisy places, frequently asking people to repeat themselves, and having trouble following directions. The tips suggest techniques like speaking slowly, allowing time to process information, keeping lessons concise and visual, and reviewing material daily.

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Quick Guide

Auditory Processing Disorder


If you have a child who is struggling with an auditory processing disorder (APD), you
probably have many questions. And the biggest question of all is, “What can I do to
help?”

What Is Auditory Processing Disorder?


In a child with APD, the brain doesn’t recognize and interpret sounds correctly—
especially the sounds that make up speech. Your child may appear to have an auditory
deficit, but in most cases, hearing is not the problem. It’s like there’s a disconnect
somewhere between the ears and the brain. He can hear what you say; he just can’t
always process it.

What Are the Signs of Auditory Processing Disorder?


The symptoms of auditory processing disorder can range from mild to severe and may
look different from child to child. APD is diagnosed by
an audiologist, but the child who has APD may display
many of the following characteristics.
• He may struggle to hear in crowded, noisy
places.
• He may frequently ask you to repeat yourself.
• He may appear to be inattentive or he may be
easily distracted.
• He has difficulty following directions.
• He may have noticeable speech delays.
• He may seem to have heard you when he hasn’t.

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10 Ways to Help Your Child Learn
These tips may help you make your lesson times more productive and more enjoyable
for both you and your child.

1 Speak slowly and enunciate clearly. Pausing as you give instructions can also
help your child process what you’re saying.

2 Allow for “lag time” while your child processes what you have said. Let your
words sink in for a few seconds before expecting a response or before moving
on.

3
Be concise and direct—don’t attempt long oral explanations. Give simple
instructions, one step at a time. Instructing your child to “clean up your room,
put on your pajamas, and brush your teeth” may be more than your child can
handle.

4
Work in a quiet room with as few distractions as possible. Listening and
processing is hard enough for an APD child; distractions make it nearly
impossible.

5 Optimize concentration and minimize “meltdowns” by holding lessons during


your child’s best time of day.

6
Make sure that your child can watch your mouth as you speak. This is especially
important if he easily confuses similar-sounding words. In APD learners, the
ears and brain don’t work well together, so watching your mouth will help bring
everything into synch. The sounds get “crisper” when the brain has visual cues
to go along with the auditory cues.

7 As much as possible, show rather than tell.

8
Visual demonstrations are much more effective than oral explanations. If your
APD child is struggling to learn a new concept or skill, try to teach the concept
with a visual demonstration.

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Don’t overwhelm your child. Children with auditory processing issues can
become disruptive or argumentative when they don’t understand something.
If your child becomes frustrated and you sense a meltdown coming, back up in
the lesson to a point where your child is more comfortable. Try presenting the
new information again when your child seems ready to tackle it.

10
Consistent and constant review encourages success, especially for APD learners.
To ensure steady progress, be sure to include review in your lessons every
single day.

Your child will face many challenges as an APD learner, but there is hope. By applying
some of the tips above during your instruction times, you can help your child overcome
these challenges. Just take it one day at a time, and over time you will see progress—and
a much happier child.

Contact Us
Call 715-477-1979 or email us at [email protected].

Visit www.AllAboutReading.com to learn more.

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