Central Auditory Processing Disorder

I have a son with sensory processing disorder--different than the central auditory, but in the same realm I think. Through speech therapy and occupational therapy our son is (slowly) learning how to manage processing the world differently than everyone else--he is only a second grader so we have hope that as he matures he will have tools at his disposal. The best advice I can offer to you is to learn all that you can about CAPD and be an advocate for your son until he is able to be one for himself. Good luck!

Hi K. -
My son had an auditory processing disorder. We discovered it when he was in kindergarten - it was very subtle. An outstanding speech therapist at our school was able to work with him successfully. He's now 23 years old. He understands that his brain works a bit differently but the coping mechanisms he was taught became habit. By the time he was in high school you couldn't tell that he ever had a problem. Speech therapy works wonders with this issue - they work with processing, memory, organizing information - everything you need. Just be sure you get someone who knows what they're doing!
Blessings, G.

I don't have any children that have this but my sister was just diagnosed with a auditory disorder and my parents took her to Learning RX. She went there a few times a week to work with them. I know this helped her out a lot. good luck

Hi K.,

My daughter (currently greade 6) was diagnosed with central auditory processing disorder about three years ago. We went through a series of tests and I was rather disappointed that there really wasn't any "plan" once she was diagnosed.

My first reaction is to tell you to learn as much as possible about what this really means for your son. Why was he tested for auditory processing? Did you refer him or did the school? What kind of "signs" were you (or his teachers) noticing that led to testing?

The only reason I'm asking is because SOMETIMES....but certainly not all the time.... having auditory processing disorder....is just a "part" of the overall picture.

We have discovered that auditory processing disorder can be related to dyslexia.... or an inability to read despite being exposed to quality teaching, background with books, etc. Actually, kids with dyslexia certainly can read, but it doesn't progress the same as other kids. If a child has dyslexia, there are different methods that can help them learn to read proficiently.

If his reading is an issue....difficulty sounding out works, very unusual spelling, etc. I would suggest you check out a book called, Diagnosing Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. It has a variety of list of signs/symptoms that will be noticed in a pre-schooler, early elementary student, older elementary student, etc. Also, you can google Barton Reading and look at that website. It also lists signs/ symptoms.

Please feel free to contact me if you want any other information.

Linda

I am a trainer at learningRx. I have been there for almost three years, and I wouldn't still be there if I think it didn't work. They have programs specifically designed for auditory processing. It has significantly improved every student that I have trained. Go get him tested at your local center. It is well worth it.