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When Should I Measure Progress in Children Receiving Intervention for APD?
July 28, 2014
When a child is receiving intervention for auditory processing disorder (APD), how long would you wait to do post APD testing to check for outcomes? Read More
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How Young can APD be Identified in Children?
June 23, 2014
How young can auditory processing disorder (APD) be identified in children? Read More
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Can you use the Comfort Digisystem for Auditory Processing Problems?
February 10, 2014
Can you use the Comfort Digisystem for auditory processing or concentration problems? Read More
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SCAN 3: Screening or Diagnostic Test?
October 29, 2012
Is the SCAN 3 a screening or diagnostic test? Read More
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Relationship Between Elevated Contralateral Acoustic Reflexes and APD
March 12, 2012
Is there any relationship between elevated contralateral acoustic reflexes and auditory processing disorders? Read More
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Can APD and ADHD Co-Exist?
November 15, 2010
Can Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) co-exist? I have a patient who was diagnosed with ADHD first and then APD. I wonder whether the two were conf... Read More
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Standard Deviations Used with the SSW
April 26, 2010
Why do the norms for the SSW use 1 standard deviation for children under 12 years of age, and 2 standard deviations for older children and adults? Read More
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APD Test Battery: Skill Driven
April 5, 2010
We would like to offer our clients with suspected APD more than just results from a screening evaluation. I am aware that no one test battery is appropriate for all APD assessments and that the select... Read More
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Using the SSW with Non-English Speakers
March 8, 2010
To use the SSW, is it necessary that the patient should have English as his or her first language? Read More
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Non-Fused and O/L Indicators for Phonemic Synthesis Test
February 1, 2010
Can you review the Non-fused and O/L indicators for the Phonemic Synthesis test? Read More
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SCAN-C: Screening or Diagnostic Tool
January 18, 2010
We currently use the SCAN-C to screen children for APD disorders. We would like to offer our clients more than just results from a screening. I have heard conflicting information regarding the SCAN. S... Read More
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Scoring the SSW Using Number of Errors
December 21, 2009
Should the number of errors (NOE) scoring method be used for the SSW if a child's word discrimination score is depressed in one ear with normal hearing in both ears, or should the Traditional scor... Read More
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Scoring the SSW in the Presence of Higher Order Disorders
November 2, 2009
How do you report SSW results from children with higher order disorders (autism, low IQ, etc.) - do you still compare test scores to the age-based norms? Read More
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Back to Back and Smush Errors on the SSW
September 28, 2009
On the SSW, how do you score: a) snow fight foot ball; b) bad play play ground, and c) white dogs and dog house? Read More
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Using Oral Directions to Differentiate Between APD and ADD/ADHD
February 25, 2008
If a child is having a difficult time following oral directions within the classroom, how can we differentially diagnose APD from ADD/ADHD, without having expensive APD testing done? Read More
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Optimum Class Size for Children with APD
April 30, 2007
My son is awaiting his test for APD but the consultant is pretty sure he has APD. The problem we have is that my son has been offered a place at a local independent specialist school with a maximum of... Read More
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APD - Getting it 'Right'
January 1, 2007
If a child passes the SSW but has a tremendous amount of reversals, or quick responses, etc., how do we interpret the results? Is the SSW deemed normal, and we simply state the findings? Or do we cons... Read More
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APD - Getting it 'Right'
August 21, 2006
If a child passes the SSW but has a tremendous amount of reversals, or quick responses, etc., how do we interpret the results? Is the SSW deemed normal, and we simply state the findings? Or do we cons... Read More
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FM System with Learning Disability
June 5, 2006
I have a student with a Specific Learning Disability. Formal testing has ruled out CAPD. The parent has raised the issue of using auditory amplification for the student in the classroom as a means of... Read More
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What Is an Adequate Trial Period With FM Systems
May 15, 2006
I am an education-based SLP in Ontario, Canada, who plays a significant support role in assisting with the paperwork, installation, in-service, and troubleshooting of Audiologist-recommended FM system... Read More
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