Auditory Processing Disorder
Please note - there is currently a wait-list for Auditory Processing Disorder assessment.
Please contact Brenna Sincock Hearing on 03 390 2332 to find out the wait time or to be added to the wait-list.
APD is a disorder where the hearing mechanism works fine, however the brain has difficulty processing the sound input correctly.
Challenges associated with APD
Comprehending multi-step instructions
Hearing in background noise
Recalling spoken information
Hearing changes in tone of voice
Comprehending spoken and written language, as well as phonics and spelling
Sensitivity to excessive noise
Poor listening ability
Slower processing of spoken language
Assessment
1. Audiology and APD Assessment
Brenna Sincock Hearing
Full diagnostic hearing test to rule out hearing loss
APD assessment including tests of:
Lateralization
Temporal processing
Dichotic processing
Memory
Speech in noise
Auditory closure
2. Language and Cognition Assessment
Canterbury Speech and Language Therapy
Full assessment of language comprehension and expression, as well as general cognitive abilities
