Auditory Processing Disorder   

   - the difficulty of processing information through hearing.

Auditory Sequencing:

Definition:

It is the failure to retrieve auditory information in the correct order of sequence.

Examples:

• Cannot carry out series of verbal directions   
• Cannot recall the order of the information
• Has difficulty comprehending oral information given at a normal rate
• Appears to be not listening to oral information
• Turns in work that is only partially completed 

Auditory Memory:

Definition:

   It is the inability to recall information received from auditory cues. 

Examples:

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  • Difficulty remembering letters, words, numbers, phrases
  • Difficulty remembering sounds that have a meaning such as bells, alarms
  • Appears to not be paying attention
  • When asked what student heard, unable to give details In lectures, unable to remember important facts
  • Difficulty with spelling 

Auditory Discrimination:

Definition:

It is the difficulty in hearing the difference between sounds.

Examples:

• Often mistakes words such 15 and 50
•  Appears to be able to hear but is not listening   

Created: March 09, 2009 @ 11:29 AM
Last Modified: February 23, 2012 @ 01:51 PM