Central Auditory Processing Disorders in the Educational Setting

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Class Hours: 3 Lab/Discussion: 0 Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SPLN 222 Description: Includes three sections: (1) introductory information about central auditory processing disorders (CAPD), (2) screening instruments and test batteries used by audiologists and speech-language pathologists, and (3) management and remediation options used by professionals, parents, and children with the diagnosis. The introductory information covers the characteristics, causes, comorbid conditions, influences on, and prevalence of CAPD. The various models and profiles of auditory processing disorders are presented. The personnel responsible for a multidisciplinary approach to assessing and treating CAPD are discussed. Terminology used by audiologists and SLPs is presented, as well as anatomical and physiological aspects of central auditory processing. Covers samplings of test materials commonly used in clinics, and (if time allows) students get hands-on practice administering screenings and diagnostic tests. The final third of the class focuses on environmental modifications, remediation activities, and compensatory strategies used by therapists for CAPD diagnoses.