What are the causes of (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder?
- Chronic ear infections, particularly during the critical language development period of 0 - 4 years of age. It is important to know that many ear infections are not associated with pain or irritability and consequently go unnoticed.
- Some processing problems are thought to be genetic where other family members display similar processing weaknesses.
- (C)APD has sometimes been associated with birth trauma, maturational delays, as well as irregular development of the central nervous system.
How is (C)APD treated?
Following a (C)APD assessment, our assessing health professional will provide a comprehensive report which includes a list of environmental strategies, compensatory devices & cognitive training exercises that are tailored to the individual’s auditory strengths and weaknesses. An effective, scientifically proven treatment for (C)APD is Fast ForWord, an intensive computer-based cognitive training programme based on over 30 years of neuroscience research. Click here to find out more about Fast ForWord, or alternatively contact one of our highly trained staff on (08) 9271 7711.
How can I find out more about (C)APD?
The health professionals at Sonic Learning are WA’s auditory processing assessment and intervention specialists. If you would like to discuss (C)APD further, please contact one of our highly trained staff on
(08) 9271 7711.