AUDITORY PROCESSING
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*Diagnosed by an audiologist
CHARACTERISTICS:
Responds inconsistently to auditorily presented information
Has difficulty identifying sources of sound
Is easily distracted; short attention span
Usually bothered by loud noises
Performs better in quiet places
Weak auditory memory
Poor sequencing skills
Misunderstands what is being said
Needs information repeated; often several times
Has difficulty following oral directions
Weak vocabulary knowledge
Difficulty with spelling, reading and writing
Hyperactivity- may look similar to ADHD
Disorganized
Unusually tired by the end of the day
STRATEGIES:
Obtain the person’s attention before presenting information
Maintain eye contact
Speak slowly and clearly
Repeat, rephrase, paraphrase information. Use visual information to help supplement the verbal
Pre-instruct information, emphasizing main ideas and key vocabulary words presented verbally and visually
Give the person more time to process directions, questions, and conversations before expecting a response
Minimize auditory and visual distractions (may have trouble filtering out background noise)
Seat child close to the teacher and away from noise/distractions
Check with the person frequently to ensure comprehension of information
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