Auditory Processing Disorders

Different perspectives have emerged through the years as professionals have analyzed and addressed assessment, intervention, and collaboration needs for individuals with auditory processing disorders (APD) and/or weaknesses. A developmental, multi-modal framework is needed to focus on deficit-specific areas using individualized and intensive bottom-up and top-down processing strategies. This course will provide participants with a practical, evidence-based model of intervention to address these needs. Additionally, participants will develop an understanding of auditory processing disorders in relation to functional activities of daily living and will be guided through the process of analyzing data and developing treatment goals, activities, and strategies that can be utilized immediately within a therapeutic, school, and/or home environment.

Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

Highlights

• Distinguish the key roles of each professional discipline in assessing, treating, and managing auditory processing disorders to provide clients with support that transfers across settings
• Develop a comprehensive, evidence-based intervention plan that incorporates both bottom-up and top-down processing skills