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At Sound idEARS, we adopt a test battery approach
in our diagnosis of APD based upon the recommendations
made by the Consensus Conference on the Diagnosis
of APD in School-Aged Children (Journal of American
Academy of Audiology, 2000). Our test battery
consists of an evaluation of the following:
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1. |
Peripheral
auditory system |
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2. |
Binaural integration
and separation |
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3. |
Temporal patterning |
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4. |
Auditory closure |
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5. |
Auditory figure-ground
discrimination |
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6. |
Binaural interaction |
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7. |
Language processing
assessment |
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It is also highly recommended
that each individual have a
speech and language assessment
by a Speech Language Pathologist and a psychoeducational
assessment by an Educational Psychologist/Consultant.
The APD assessment will provide information:
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1. |
On
whether an Auditory Processing or Language
Processing Disorder exists or not, |
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2. |
About the nature
of the Processing Deficit |
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3. |
That leads directly
to the most effective intervention methods. |
Each assessment also includes a comprehensive
report which is sent to each family as well
as to any other professionals involved in the
care of the individual.
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