Overview

Auditory Processing Disorders: Treatment and Management for Speech-Language Pathologists details the history, definition, behaviors, and co-morbidity of auditory processing disorders before educating the reader on the most current practices for audiological and speech-language assessment of APD, including its impact on literacy and language processing. Practical rehabilitation and management strategies are covered in detail. This book a highly practical book designed specifically for practicing clincians, both audiologists and speech-language pathologists.

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Audience

Primary Subject: Speech and Language Pathology / General
Audience Level: Professional/Textbook - 90 Days

• I. Foreword
• II. Preface
• III. Contributors
• IV. Identification and Assessment
  • The History of Auditory Processing and its Disorders
    Dr. Jay Lucker
  • Central Auditory Processing Disorders: Definition, Description and Behaviors
    Donna Geffner
  • Co-Morbidity of APD with Other “Look-Alikes”
    Patti Hamaguchi and Yvette Tazeau
  • Audiological Assessment of (C)APD
    Marni Johnson,Teri James Bellis, Cassie Billiet
  • Auditory Processing in Individuals with Neuropathy/Dysynchrony
    Gary Rance
  • Temporal Integration and Processing in the Auditory System
    VW Rawool
  • The Speech-Language Pathologist's Assessment of APD
    Deb Swain
  • Language Processing Versus Auditory Processing
    Gail Richard
  • Auditory Processing and Literacy
    Marty Burns
• V. Management
  • The ABCs of CAP:Practical Strategies for Enhancing Central Auditory Processing Skills
    Jeananne Ferre
  • Management Strategies
    Donna Geffner
  • Parenting the Child with Auditory Processing Disorders: A Dynamic and Challenging Role
    Dorothy Kelly
• VI. Treatment and Interventions
  • Phonemic Training and Phoneme Synthesis Programs
    J. Katz
  • Metacognitive Approaches
    Patti Hamaguchi
  • DIID Training
    Jeff Weihing and Frank Musiek
  • Metalinguistic Approaches
    Jane Baran
  • Lindamood-Bell Instruction: Dual Coding wiht Imagery and Verbal Processing for Language and Literacy Skills
    Nanci Bell
  • Utilization of Computer Software as a Management Tool for addressing CAPD
    Larry Medwetsky
  • Application of Neuroscience to Remediation of Auditory Processing, Phonological, Language and Reading Disorders. Fast Forward- Family of Products
    Marty Burns
  • The Use of Assistive Technology for Students with APD
    Tom Rosati
  • Use of Medication with APD
    Kim Tillery
  • Alternative Therapies: Acoustic Self-Amplification in Auditory Training
    Thresha Boomgarden-Szpulski
  • Alternative Therapies: Sound Based Therapies
    Dorinne S. Davis
  • Educational Implications
    Rhandee Lipp
  • Sample Reports
    Deb Swain
  • References and Resources
    Donna Geffner
• Index

About The Authors

Donna Geffner, Ph.D.

Donna Geffner, Ph.D.,is Director of Graduate Programs in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology at St. John’s University.

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Deborah Ross-Swain, Ed.D., CCC-SLP

Dr. Deborah Ross-Swain is the founder, owner and clinical director of The Swain Center for Listening, Communicating and Learning, The Listening Center in Walnut Creek and Fountain Valley California.

Contributors

Cassie Billiet

Dorinne Davis

Dorothy Kelly

Frank Musiek, Ph.D.

Gail Richard

Gary Rance, Ph.D.

J. Katz

Jane Baran

Jay Lucker

Jeananne Ferre

Jeff Weihing

Kim Tillery

Larry Medwetsky

Marni Johnson

Marty Burns

Nanci Bell

Patti Hamaguchi

Rhandee Lipp

Teri James Bellis

Thresha Boomgarden-Szpulski

Tom Rosati

V. Rawool

Yvette Tazeau

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