Auditory Processing Disorder


As part of our commitment to continuing professional development


We have extended our knowledge of AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDER. This is a summary of what our group discussed:
 

  • The 3 categories of APD: Developmental, Acquired & Secondary APD
  • Discussion on testing for APD
  • APD in children
  • Reducing noise, using assistive devices, auditory training techniques,
  • APD management in adolescents and adults
  • Enhancing auditory attention, auditory working memory, Linguistic and metalinguistic & metacognitive strategies
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    Ref:
    thebsa.org 2011/04 Current-APD-Management
    Bishop (2008)
    Baran (2007)
    Interim Position Statement on APD, BSA (2007)