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Behavioral Assessments
Approaches Physiological assessments have a simple approach, measure the function of the anatomical parts in question. In our case this would mean the parts that make up the auditory pathway. The pros and cons of this approach with the tools available can be seen in the previous article, Physiological Assessment of the Auditory System. Behavioral…
Read MorePhysiological Assessments of the Auditory System
As a follow up to our introduction on creating an assessment battery (see here), this three part series will take a closer look at the benefits and limitation of the three different assessment options. Physiological Assessments Benefits These tests assess function objectively based on anatomical areas. This means the person doesn’t have to be actively…
Read MoreAssessment Options for Auditory Processing Disorder
There are different approaches we can take in our goal to assess auditory processing. There are benefits and limitations to each of these approaches. Part of what you need to clarify is this, what are you trying to accomplish with your assessment? The answer is not as obvious as it may seem. If your goal…
Read MoreTime Is Of The Essence
Too often health issues go unaddressed…until the situation becomes urgent. Unfortunately, by waiting so long the situation can become critical and/or irreversible. Think of the person who dismisses a heart attack because he thinks, “It’s probably just indigestion and will pass soon. I don’t want to make a big deal out of nothing.” Auditory Conditions…
Read MoreAuditory Processing Disorder Awareness Day
Did you know that April 4th is APD Awareness Day? In honor of this I am sharing the conditions that APD are commonly mistaken for, or are exacerbated by APD. Need help untangling the alphabet soup of developmental disorders?
Read More“Minimal Hearing Loss”, Big Impact
What is Minimal Hearing Loss? There is a special category we use with children that is called a “minimal” or “borderline” hearing loss. This category means that, unlike a typical hearing loss, hearing aids are not warranted for amplification (they can be recommended for other technological benefits they offer). The pink area shown on the…
Read MoreLanguage Processing Disorder vs. Auditory Processing Disorder
Same or Different? Just what is the difference between language processing disorder vs. auditory processing disorder? The answer is not simple. Even more importantly, this is a touchy subject that evokes a lot of passionate opinions amongst various professionals. This includes the obvious audiologist and speech-language pathologist as well as the less obvious educational psychologist…
Read MoreFinding The Missing Pieces
Do you feel like your child is a puzzle and you are missing some of the pieces? At Hearing Kids we are here to provide those missing pieces. From differential diagnosis amongst the confusing, often overlapping,…
Read MoreHow Do I Know If It’s Attention Deficit or Auditory Processing Disorder?
This is such an important question, as the two conditions often present similarly. So just how do you know if it is ADD or APD? The only way to really know is to test. There are tests for ADD. A questionnaire is not a test. The difference between attention…
Read MoreWhat Should I Look For In A Treatment Plan?
Here are some things you might want to consider: Architectural modification – to improve the acoustic quality of the listening environment. Assistive Listening Device(s) – to improve the signal to noise ratio. These devices amplify specific things, unlike hearing aids which amplify everything. Auditory Training – this should be deficit specific, based on the particular…
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