When there is an auditory processing problem which is different from hearing problems - the child perceives the information s/he receives as distorted information and may also have problems hearing the full range of frequencies. Comprehension of the message is only possible at great effort, which leads to errors, fatigue, irritability and often, withdrawal. The child’s attention span is short and memorisation is poor. In addition, if ear dominance is not established, further problems can arise with the transmission of sound to the language processing centres of the brain.
Some signs and symptoms of auditory processing problems
Poor spelling, poor memory, difficulty following and remembering instructions, short attention span, speech problems and language difficulties. The child may speak in a monotone.
Assessment for auditory processing problems
Friendly and fun assessment listening to a Scan C CD through headphones to check for auditory processing disorders. The following areas are checked: filtered words, auditory figure ground discrimination, competing words and competing sentences.
Treatment for auditory processing problems
A course of sound therapy and a kinesiology session for auditory processing.
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