| Author | |
myheaven1967
Forum Pro
Joined: May 19 2013
Location: New York
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 242
|
| Posted: Aug 03 2013 at 2:43pm | IP Logged
|
 |
|
I am not sure if I put this in the right place... so please move it if need be.
My oldest son has Auditory Processing Disorder. In other words what is said to him, does not always make it to the brain to follow through on.
Yesterday we worked on Language arts, I read a passage and he was supposed to tell it back to me. I have always worked with him, but never in this particular way. (Yes we are homeschooling.)
He sat there for a LONG time. He could not give back to me what had been read to him.
So, we moved on and looked at the picture. He could then tell me about the story.
My hubby suggested later that I let him read the passage as he is a VERY good reader and does comprehend what he reads, to see if that makes the difference.
So my question is, does anyone else have this? And how do they work with it?
I personally think I too have it, and cannot comprehend what people read to me, but don't know how to apply it outside my own box. In other words I don't know what it is I do for myself to learn it besides reading it on my own.
__________________
Jill: Wife to Kurt, mother to 1 dd and 4 ds
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
3ringcircus
Forum Pro
Joined: Dec 15 2011
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 420
|
| Posted: Aug 03 2013 at 5:52pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
My son has just recently been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder, and there is an auditory component to it. I come from a long line of people w/ highly sensitive hearing that easily get distracted, so that part of it comes as no surprise, although he has other elements. Our best help so far has come from an occupational therapist who specializes in SPD. She spent time with DS and helped identify his particular areas of weakness. I know one of the things they do to help auditory (and vestibular) issues is to have patients listen to full-frequency recordings. These recordings help stimulate weak nerves in the inner ear. I hope to find an OT closer to our home with whom we can start therapy.
You could also find a neuropsychologist. We haven't yet, but plan to so we can rule out anything else he might be dealing with aside from the sensory issues. In fact, the neuropsych. might have to be your first step, so you can be referred for OT. I went through a pediatric neurologist, and didn't feel the exam was as in-depth. He asked me a lot of questions, but didn't interact w/ DS much at all.
__________________
Christine
Mom to my circus of boys: G-1/06, D-1/04, S-4/10
Started HS in Fall'12
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
3ringcircus
Forum Pro
Joined: Dec 15 2011
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 420
|
| Posted: Aug 03 2013 at 5:56pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Sorry if you already have received the DX, and my suggestions aren't helpful. I was told that a therapist with Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) certification would be more highly trained to help sensory integration issues than the average OT.
__________________
Christine
Mom to my circus of boys: G-1/06, D-1/04, S-4/10
Started HS in Fall'12
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
JodieLyn
Forum Moderator
Joined: Sept 06 2006
Location: Oregon
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 12234
|
| Posted: Aug 03 2013 at 6:52pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
On a milder level is how we learn. Some people process learning auditorily or visually or kinetically.. and you will typically find things done to hit more than one of those.. so listening and taking notes..
But if you look for learning methods.. you can also find things that help.. for instance, someone who struggles with auditory might be helped by doing something kinetic at the same time (like kids who doodle during lectures... it's often not a distraction or ignorning but processing the auditory)
ETA - I mean, you might get some ideas to help by looking up the milder form.
__________________
Jodie, wife to Dave
G-18, B-17, G-15, G-14, B-13, B-11, G-9, B-7, B-5, B-4
All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education.
-Sir Walter Scott
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Aagot
Forum All-Star
Joined: Aug 06 2010
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 649
|
| Posted: Aug 03 2013 at 8:26pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Have a look at Dianne Craft she has some articles and ideas on what to work on.
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
myheaven1967
Forum Pro
Joined: May 19 2013
Location: New York
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 242
|
| Posted: Aug 07 2013 at 4:03pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Thank you, Dianne Craft has a wonderful site. I made an appointment for him to be evaluated more deeply last time he was done was several years ago now.
I have been really learning a lot since posting this question.
__________________
Jill: Wife to Kurt, mother to 1 dd and 4 ds
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Forum Locked) 
4Real Forums : Language Arts Come Alive
Topic: Auditory Processing Disorder
