https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80 Auditory Processing Disorder en-us 2023-04-14 21:56:05 UTC 2026-02-13 20:09:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://media0.giphy.com/media/xT1XGLOboRdwRlFhEA/giphy.gif kbsmith1693 https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2555024802 Is a disorder of the auditory (hearing) system that causes a disruption in the way that an individual’s brain understands what they are hearing. ADP is a disorder of the auditory system at the level of the brain, in an area called the auditory cortex.It can only be tested for and diagnosed by an audiologist.
(nationwidechildren.org, Auditory processing disorder)]]> 2023-04-14 22:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2555024802 kbsmith1693 https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2555033414 1. Is it hard for the child to understand what you are saying when there is any background noise?

2. Is the child slow to understand a joke or exaggerations in a story?

3. Do they have difficulty staying engaged during a lengthy speech or when they must listen for a long time with no visual props?

4. Does the child have difficulty paying attention to you talking if there are loud or sudden sounds around them? 

5. Does the child have difficulty following directions in many steps to complete a task without any visual cues?

6. Does the child have difficulty remembering or relaying information given to them verbally?


]]> 2023-04-14 23:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2555033414 kbsmith1693 https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2555507050 "The child is just hard of hearing!" The most common misconception about APD is that the child can not hear, but it is the processing of the words between your lips and their brain that things get all mixed up. As you may say, "Do you want to play ball?" They may hear, "Do you want to play doll?" 

"My child can not have APD; it is very rare!" Research shows that around 7% of children have just APD, while another study shows up to 43% of children with other learning disabilities also have undiagnosed APD alongside it. 

"Children with APD are less intelligent than others their age." This is not true for children with APD score average or higher on an IQ test if appropriately given. If they take a verbal IQ with no visuals, they are slow to respond due to the processing scramble words may have when they are listening.  

"APD? No, that's not real they have ADHD." These two disorders have similarities that can confuse the diagnosis, but with proper observation, you can tell the differences between the two. ADHD has an attention disorder in all or many areas of the entire being, while APD is specifically processing words while listening with no help from visual aids. 

"My child is so disrespectful and lazy!' Children with APD come off of ignoring you and just not paying attention when they answer something unrelated to the question. We need to be more aware of the long lag time for processing; they need to unscramble the words they hear. This will cause a crazy response or what seems like a  disrespectful attitude. It takes more effort and energy for them to respond correctly than the children you believe are respectful. (Larken, 2018)

]]> 2023-04-15 23:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2555507050 kbsmith1693 https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2555508230 A student with APD can still be successful with the help of visual cues in your lesson plan. You may have charts, videos, or still pictures to help explain what your lecture is teaching. 

At the first of the year, you and your student could develop a gesture cue you can use during a lecture to signal to them, "This is important; please pay attention right now." 

The classroom can be a great way to help the student with labels. You can label what is needed for an assignment or label areas to help process instructions for them more quicker. ]]> 2023-04-15 23:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2555508230 kbsmith1693 https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2555521835 While the student may look like they are keeping up with the visual cues and labels in the room, providing written instructions or a written transcript of the daily lectures is an excellent strategy. 

You must ensure the written is a replica of the verbal instructions. This will help to reinforce what they thought they heard, and it will make sure they are staying on track with the class.

You can use this strategy before your lesson or after it is finished. If provided before they can highlight the areas, you have the gesture cues for them to pay close attention. If the student wants to keep up with visual cues, providing them afterwords will coach them on their strengths and weakness with note taking. 


]]> 2023-04-16 00:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2555521835 kbsmith1693 https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2555989898 Seating arrangements are critical for a student with Auditory Processing Disorder. They need to be close to the speaker so they can see with no distractions around them and to be able to see them speaking to help them stay engaged in the lesson. When you know the loud students or ones that will speak out, you can seat them the furthest away from a student with APD. It is ok to try different approaches until you find the fit for a calm environment. ]]> 2023-04-16 20:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2555989898 kbsmith1693 https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556013330 1. Be aware of your students "tells." You will begin to tell if they are struggling and they need more time. Just slow down without bringing attention directly to them. If they do not show signs of moving on, you can privately see what you can provide to help them with the task they struggled with. You are their advocate, and as you get to know them, it will be easier to understand how to help. 

2. As you lecture, be precise in your speaking. Pronounce new or significant words with the intent to be helpful in understanding. As you talk, have purposeful pauses or breaks to allow for "lag time" for those needing extra processing time. Could you provide a written version of the lecture ahead of time? Yes!! You can!! Being proactive will help your classroom management and meet the needs of all students, not just ones with learning disabilities. 

3. Have check-in questions like, "What did I say to do?" or "What are you going to do?" These questions will help you know if what you instructed was received and processed correctly or not. Have questions in the middle and the end of each subject to help them to stay on task and not fall behind the other students. 

4. While preparing for the lessons, notice if there will be new vocabulary words or new directions. Prepare a list of words with simplified definitions and provide them with shorter instructions on the new directions.


]]> 2023-04-16 21:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556013330 kbsmith1693 https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556015310 All yellow sections will help with strategies to teach APD students effectively. ]]> 2023-04-16 21:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556015310 kbsmith1693 https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556025778 2023-04-16 22:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556025778 kbsmith1693 https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556033127 There are extra resources to learn more about Auditory Processing Disorder in the blue sections.]]> 2023-04-16 22:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556033127 kbsmith1693 https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556040975 2023-04-16 22:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556040975 kbsmith1693 https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556042317 2023-04-16 22:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556042317 kbsmith1693 https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556044336 2023-04-16 23:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556044336 kbsmith1693 https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556046236 2023-04-16 23:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kbsmith1693/a4o07b7xrz1w3y80/wish/2556046236