As the summer starts to wind down and you’re all getting ready to start another school year,  is that same quiet frustration returning where you’ve been trying forever to find the cause of your child’s learning struggles? Do you suspect that it could be an Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)? I frequently hear from parents how difficult it is to get the right diagnosis and treatment for their child, especially when many learning or attention issues can look very similar.

What I’ve found is that many auditory processing disorders (APD) exhibit symptoms similar to those found in attention deficit disorders, such as:

*Being easily distracted

*Non engaging in class

*Not following directions

Teachers and parents may feel like children with APD are not trying, not paying attention, or being disruptive when, in fact, what’s happening is that they try to pay attention but cannot follow what’s being said and eventually give up. These children may receive a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD with treatments that fail to address the underlying issues.

If you suspect your child might have an Auditory Processing Disorder, I can help you determine the next steps in providing a program that can help improve processing speed and accuracy.

Feel free to call, text or email. I can help your child start this upcoming school year with new skills and improved academic confidence.  Let’s make it a stress-free, successful year for your child….and you!