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Neurodevelopment Teaching Tip of the Month HAVING EARS TO HEAR! October 1, 2009 |
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By Jan Bedell, M.Ed., M.ND (Certified Neurodevelopmentalist) www.LittleGiantSteps.com 
Auditory processing is the ability to sequentially hold multiple pieces of auditory [oral] information together. It is a person's capacity to take in auditory information and use it in their short-term memory, which refers to information coming into the brain and then immediately coming back out. Each person's auditory processing ability has a global affect on their lives and functional capabilities. Auditory processing is vital for picking up on social clues, following a conversation, reading comprehension skills, following directions, attending [paying attention to information], ability to read utilizing a phonetic approach [emphasis added], and many other skills needed to be successful in school and life.
Behavior is also greatly influenced by one's auditory function. For example, if you have a 12-year-old child that processes information at a 4-5 level, he is developmentally more like a 4- or 5-year-old. He will be socially immature, interacting better with younger children and interrupting conversations so he won't forget what he wants to say. Likewise, he will be unable to follow multi-step directions such as, “Go upstairs, change your clothes, and bring your jacket down with you when you come.” You, the parent, are soon angrily stomping up the stairs to confront an otherwise compliant child who did go upstairs, did change his clothes, and then promptly forgot what else he was supposed to do. He simply couldn't hold all the auditory instructions together long enough to accomplish the task. Another prominent symptom of a child with auditory dysfunction is the inability to accomplish age-appropriate responsibilities (i.e. having to be reminded everyday for years to take out the trash, brush his teeth, or feed the dog). Having to be redirected in order to stay on task is also a common symptom of low auditory processing. To get yourself better informed, please go to the articles section on our website and read about Learning Disabilities. Also, we have free Auditory Processing Test Kits, if you'd like to know the processing level at which your child is functioning at this time. You can make a significant difference in your child's life by doing some very simple steps. If you would like to receive a Free Auditory Test Kit, please click here to send an email to the Order Department at LittleGiantSteps.com (orderdept@littlegiantsteps.com). |
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