How to help a child to manage Auditory Processing Disorder

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There are many suggestions how to help a child to deal with 

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), also known as 

Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD).
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Basically a caregiver or teacher should:

1.      Treat a child with APD as you would treat a child with a hearing loss.

2.      Help a child to avoid breakdowns in auditory processing by 

setting the environment to be friendly for him/her.

3.      Teach a child to use some strategies independently.

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Suggestions for the parents and teachers how they can set the environment and help the child:

• Seat a child away from visual, auditory, and motor distractions, such as fans, heaters, windows, doors, and pencil sharpeners.
• Make sure light is on a speaker’s face, not child’s.
• Allow a child to move to a quiet area when doing silent reading and independent work.
• Wait for the room to become quiet before giving instructions or directions.
• Enforce appropriate speaker-listener manners for all children when together – one person talks at a time; others listen quietly.
• Gain child’s attention before giving new work or directions.
• Speak clearly, with a moderate rate, and stand in one place, facing child.
• Give child a longer time to respond, beyond what you might consider normal, when asking questions.
• Simplify/explain new vocabulary; encourage child to ask questions for clarification.
• Give concrete, interesting examples, demonstrations, and written or pictorial information when presenting new concepts orally.
• Break complicated directions into fewer parts and give child time to complete the first step before going on to the next part.
• Prior to a discussion, write down two or three main points for child to listen for; then check for memory and understanding of those points.
• Use child’s strengths to convey information (e.g., if your child is a good reader, give reminders in writing; use closed captioning during TV or video programs.)

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http://specialchildren.about.com/od/auditoryprocessing/tp/capdbooks.htm

to see more books of interest to parents of children with

Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)

Instructions for a child to follow to avoid auditory processing breakdowns:

• Keep your eyes on the speaker, and try to get eye contact.
• Use good listening behavior - quiet body and closed mouth.
• Ask to have directions repeated or clarified when you feel confused or unsure of what to do.
• Repeat information quietly to yourself, after directions or information are presented orally.
• Ask someone to explain what words mean, or use a dictionary or electronic thesaurus, when you aren’t sure.
• Visualize – make a picture in your mind, to help you remember important points.
• Wait until your parent or teacher finishes giving directions and answers questions before starting a task.
• Write down your assignments at school to help you remember what you’re supposed to do when you get home.

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A parent/care giver can also reach for other type of intervention, such as:

1.      Speech therapy provided by a therapist experienced in Auditory Processing Deficits.

2.      Environmental aids, such as Auditory Trainers or Assistive Listening Devices, either individual or group, which can be used at home or in classrooms.

3.      Phonemic Training and other reading methods.

To learn more about Auditory Processing Disorder please see below webs:

http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/disorders/understand-apd-child.htm

http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/ears/central_auditory.html

http://www.ldonline.org/indepth/processing

Tips To Promot Speech & Language Development

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1. Make speech and language learning a priority from Day One! Many of the components determining language development are in progress at Birth! Which means you can not get started too early. Remember that just because your infant can't speak does not mean that he/she doesn't begin to understand the fundamentals of language.

2. Hearing is Critical to Normal Language Development. It has now been proposed that all newborns be screened for hearing at birth. Even if your child's hearing appears normal at birth - ear infections and allergies can easily compromise hearing in the first few years of life. Despite claims made by some physicians - it is sometimes difficult to spot fluid in the ear by looking into a child's ear. Allergies can congest the inner ear without telltale signs of redness. If you suspect hearing problems, a visit to an audiologist is highly recommended. Untreated hearing loss often leads to language delays, but fortunately it is usually treatable.

3. Receptive (understood) Language almost always exceeds Expressive (spoken) Language. This means that many babies are actually a few steps ahead of where their parents believe they are, linguistically speaking. Be a good observer of your child and you'll have a better feel for his or her level of language learning. Your baby will probably begin to understand that specific words correspond to specific objects between 4 and 7 months of age.

4. Your Interactions with Your Child are the Most Important Components of Language Development. Begin speaking to your child early, and converse with your child often. Your positive and loving interactions are critical to your baby's social, emotional and intellectual development.

5. Respond to Your Baby's attempts at Communication. Encourage your child's vocalizations. You can play an early game of imitation with soft vowel sounds with your baby. Encourage your baby to make vowel-like and consonant-vowel sounds such as "ma," "da," and "ba." Reinforce attempts at communication by maintaining eye contact, responding with speech, and imitating your baby's vocalizations. Speak to your infant as you go about your everyday routine.

6. Use Verbal Labeling with Your Baby. Verbal labeling means pointing out and naming objects for your child. You can use books to do this, and you can do this as you walk around with your child. Point to and name objects for your child. This is a very important component of language learning for your child and can be an incredibly effective way to teach new words. For example if you see a dog say something like " Look… A Dog. That's a big dog" as you point to the dog.

7. Play Interactive Games with Your Child. Teach your baby to imitate you as you clap, throw kisses, Wave Bye-Bye etc. Play hand and finger games. Hide objects from your baby and have her find them.

8. Talk to Your Baby. Talk as you bathe, feed, carry, and dress your baby. Talk about what you are doing and about the people, place and things around you. Identify colors for your baby. Count things with your baby. Identify animal sounds for your baby. Many babies can "moo" before they speak!