Auditory Processing Disorder

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I started THIS thread on DD2 a while ago.

There are other issues I've picked up on with her, but I've never really thought about them til now.

I might say to Bri, write am & she'll come out with 'btf'. I noticed this a while ago, but just thought she needed a little more help & practise.

Mum went up to the school & had a chat with the teacher (I've been myself a few times last year, but not yet this year), & she thinks Bri may have an auditory processing disorder.

It makes so much sence, but I've never heard of it before, so have never thought to look into it!

Does anyone elses child have this problem? Is there anything you can suggest that might help us out?

Her teacher is working on a diagnosis, then they'll be able to get funding for a special head set for Bri to wear.

Anyone know where I should go from here? Should I go see my gp for a paed referral? Does it need to be diagnosed by a paed, or is there some other specialist around?

I just have no idea at this stage where to go next... Any suggestions/idea's/links to read would be greatful

[Freya]

A child psychologist would probably be your best bet, like with all disorders I think they have a set assessment process for an APD diagnosis. I also think an audiologist has to do an assessment too.

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Ok then. I'm going to try get up there this arvo to talk to the teacher again properly myself.
Do I have to organise that, or will the school? Since they need the diagnosis for the funding?

I'll wait til I talk to her maybe & go from there...

[Early Kids]

I would imagine you would have to set it all up, all the school needs is the letter of diagnosis to get her some help. We've had to organise everything for DS1.

I would start by seeing your GP (if they are good) and see where to go from there.

Good Luck xx

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Thanks Sally.
Guess I should start the ball rolling sooner rather than later, huh. Will make a gp appointment tomorrow.

[Yeddi]

My DD has this.

You'll need to see an audiologist first. You can self refer. Do you have a hearing centre around you? They'd be the best bet.
We did sound integration therapy and Extra Lesson with a private psychologist. There are only two pyschs that I know of who do this, one in Sydney and the other in Canberra. There could also be one in Melbourne, but I would have to ask around. You can buy the at home system from "integrated sound systems" but it's quite expensive, but my DD did improve with it significantly. A white noise generator is good for times when they need to concentrate hard on something. And sometimes visual to do lists save a LOT of frustration as you can give more than one or two instructions at a time.