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The Importance of Auditory Processing In All Learning

The Importance of Auditory Processing In All Learning

Learning is Sequential, Auditory Processing is the First Step Learning is a sequential process that starts with listening. Listening requires auditory processing, the ability to understand and manipulate what is heard.  If your child is delayed in developing auditory...
Auditory Processing Disorder Accommodations At Home

Auditory Processing Disorder Accommodations At Home

Quality of Life Ideas To Help Your APD Child Auditory processing disorder accommodations that improve the quality of life for a child with APD take some effort but can make a real difference – at home, at school, today, and in the future. There are environmental...
Dr. Sirow – Audiologist Interview

Dr. Sirow – Audiologist Interview

Conversation: Michelle Reynard and Dr. Lynn Sirow As providers of Fast ForWord, a program that focuses on memory, attention, auditory processing and sequencing skills, we are always interested in learning more about the field of audiology. I recently spoke with Dr....
Dr. Geffner on APD And What To Do Next?

Dr. Geffner on APD And What To Do Next?

Dr. Donna Geffner recently spoke with Gemm Learning about auditory processing disorders, the APD assessment process, and programs that can benefit learners with language challenges. About Dr. Geffner  Dr. Geffner is a speech-language pathologist and audiologist with...
How Music Helps Auditory Processing Disorder

How Music Helps Auditory Processing Disorder

Music Stimulates Auditory Processing & Neural Connections Music has long been used as a therapeutic tool to alter mood and moderate emotion for both children and adults, but it is only recently that scientists have started to explore the positive connection...
Could APD Be Behind Your Child’s Low Self-Esteem?

Could APD Be Behind Your Child’s Low Self-Esteem?

Auditory Processing Disorder and Low Self-Esteem All children are prone to a lack of confidence from time to time, but those with low self-esteem are often unhappy or unsatisfied with themselves. Undiagnosed learning difficulties, especially auditory processing...