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Expert Q&A
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| By Mindy Hudon Speech and Language Pathologist | ||
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What is the school's role when a child is diagnosed with Central Auditory Processing Disorder?
Once a child is identified with CAPD, it is important that parents notify the school in order to minimize the impact of this disorder within the academic setting. Classroom changes can be made to help the child with academic achievement, such as classroom placement and seating. The teacher can use different compensatory strategies (speaking slower, use of visual/written cues, repeating/rephrasing questions, previewing classroom material, etc.), which can help the child within the classroom setting.
Also, parents have an important role in helping children with CAPD. Children with CAPD often have more difficulty than other children listening to speech in any room with poor acoustics or attempting to listen through background noise. They may have difficulty understanding speech if they are not looking at the speaker's face. Parents should work closely with the child's school to learn effective strategies to use at home.
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