Auditory Processing Disorders: An Overview of Working With Children with APD

F26-12005AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDERS:AN OVERVIEW OF

WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH APD

Linda A. Cohen - lhardmancohen@gmail.com

3 Credits - Inservice - October 7 — December 15

What does it mean to have an Auditory Processing Disorder? It is estimated that 5-7% of children sitting in the classroom suffer with APD. That means there is the likelihood of having a student with APD in your current classroom. Learn about the characteristics of an Auditory Processing Disorder and how to work with children that struggle with this disorder. You will also learn about the challenges students with APD face in their reading skills and what you can do as a teacher to help them.