Auditory Processing

Auditory processing is the ability to identify, sort, process, and make sense of what one hears. Children with auditory processing deficiencies are often accused of being lazy, crazy, or just not paying attention when in fact they cannot process sounds quickly. Because of the inability to process sounds at normal speed they are constantly trying to catch up to what they have heard, a frustrating and exhausting task that leads to simply tuning out. This frustration is similar to listening to someone speak with a very thick accent. Separating out the words becomes a daunting task, and it is easy to lose track of what is being said.

Auditory processing is one of the learning factors Dr. Stephey considers in a comprehensive evaluation. For more information about auditory processing, see our resources pages or contact Dr. Stephey for a comprehensive behavioral / neurodevelopmental exam.