https://padlet.com/hannahgeorgiax/processingdisorders2 Auditory Processing Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder en-us 2018-04-22 19:55:15 UTC 2018-04-24 10:15:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Babyhead.png hannahgeorgiax https://padlet.com/hannahgeorgiax/processingdisorders2/wish/254177167 Apdsupportuk.yolasite.com. (2018). APD Support UK. [online] Available at: https://apdsupportuk.yolasite.com [Accessed 20 Apr. 2018].

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A Auditory Processing Disorder is a lifelong condition which can affect a person at any age however is often noticed in childhood. Some children have suffered with an Auditory Processing Disorder following on from having Glue Ear. According to the National Deaf Children's Society (2018:online) Auditory Processing Disorder is when  'Deafness occurs when one or more parts of the ear or auditory (hearing) nerve does not function as it should'. This results in the person having difficulty with their hearing as it affects the way the brain is able to process sounds. They may not have the skill to identify different sounds and spoken language and even struggle with enjoying music. (NHS, 2017)

For a child with a auditory processing disorder, learning is affected as they may struggle with keeping their attention span and their memory. (NDCS.org.uk 2018). However, due to each person who is affected by APD being unique and having different severity of the condition, the affects will differ. An area of learning which can be severely affected is a child's communication and language. When a child becomes an adult they may struggle with socialisation and relationships with others leading to low self esteem and low confidence. This will then add on to further negative impacts, such as being unable to seek and maintain employment. Although, if a child is properly supported with the condition throughout their childhood, they will have the potential to have a successful and succeeding life. 

An example of a technique which a practitioner could use to support a child who is having a delay in processing something, could be something as simple as having a quiet place where the child is able to relax in and have time to clear their head. This area would need to be placed in a room which has not got any devices such as technical equipment like a radio or television. The practitioner would also need to think of the rooms dynamics, ensuring there is not a hard furnishings. If a child is unable to hear properly, private speakers or headphones may help support the child as there will not be any background noise and the wording will be clearer.


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Sensory Processing issues occur when the persons brain is unable to process and organise information which they have received from their senses. The nervous system is receiving messages however it is failing to turn these into the appropriate response such as motor or behavioural. When a child has a Sensory Processing Disorder, they may struggle with dealing with certain sensations such as loud noise or a new taste.

Depending on the persons type of SPD, they may be under responsive or over responsive to their sensations. (Spdstar.org, 2018) When a child is over responsive, the slightest bit of unexpected sensation and the child will be put at discomfort. There is a high percentage of risk when a child is at the other end of the spectrum to being over responsive as they may be under responsive where they have a high tolerance to pain and could be in harmful situations which they are unable to identify. (Understood.org, 2018) As a practitioner, sensory seekers should be supported in their thrill to seek out risk activities and strategies should be designed to incorporate the needs of the child for example having playground equipment such as monkey bars or a trampoline.

Any person can suffer from having a Sensory Processing Disorder, however some children may have one and not have it diagnosed until they are older. When a child grows up without having the correct support and strategies put in place to help them through the condition, they may reach adulthood and have significant symptoms. When a child has their disorder identified, practitioners and carers will be able to carry out tasks which ensure the child is at ease and not placed in situations where they experience discomfort. 

An example of a sensation a child may struggle with is having the grasp techniques and ability to hold a pencil. Another sensation a child could be put at ease with is being in a vehicle, they may suffer with horrendous motion sickness. 


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APD Support Uk (2018:Online)  presents international research which shows 'APD is thought to be present in 2-7% of children and over 20% of adults, and its prevalence increases steeply in children with learning difficulties with up to 40% of the children having Auditory Processing deficits'

This research shows that Auditory Processing Disorder is strongly common in children who suffer with a learning difficulty. Although, adults have a high percentage which may be due to not being identified throughly in childhood.]]> 2018-04-22 20:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahgeorgiax/processingdisorders2/wish/254184422 hannahgeorgiax https://padlet.com/hannahgeorgiax/processingdisorders2/wish/254189405 https://speechandhearingassoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/apd_process2.jpg -  Image of the multisensory processing disorder


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