by Geoff Nixon | May 11, 2022 | Auditory Processing
Is APD a thing? Auditory Processing DIsorder (APD) is an impairment in auditory perception that can be the underlying cause of many learning problems, including specific reading and language disabilities. Gemm Learning uses Fast ForWord software to treat learning and... 
by Michelle Reynard | Nov 18, 2020 | Auditory Processing, Gemm Success Stories
Determining Benjamin’s Needs Benjamin really didn’t like spelling. During home school lessons with his mother, he often became frustrated and mixed up vowel sounds. They tried a few different programs, working at a kindergarten level, though he was in second... 
by Michelle Reynard | Apr 25, 2020 | Auditory Processing, Learning Issues, Reading and Dyslexia
Never Give Up – 4 Student Stories “You are your child’s best advocate. Whether you try Gemm Learning or another intervention, never give up on your child’s potential. Progress is possible if you find the right pathway.” I recently spoke... 
by Geoff Nixon | Mar 8, 2020 | Auditory Processing
A Deep Dive into APD Having an auditory processing disorder diagnosis for your child does not always mean it’s a straight path ahead. Pay attention to the category and sub-type of APD because treatment will vary. If you found this page on APD subtypes helpful, this... 
by Geoff Nixon | Feb 5, 2020 | Auditory Processing
How to detect a selective attention difficulty related to APD …if you focus on the underlying skills needed to process speech when it’s spoken in a noisy environment, you’re on the right track. What parents sometimes call selective hearing, is oftentimes selective... 
by Geoff Nixon | Dec 19, 2019 | Auditory Processing
8 Ways to Support your APD Child at School So, your child has just been diagnosed with (central) auditory processing disorder diagnosis. We’ll call it APD for short. As the parent of an APD child, your journey will be a lot smoother if you actively partner with their... 