Sensory Processing Disorder can get in the way of effective listening and using language for some kids. While there are a number of reasons this can happen, one of them is your child is so busy managing their own sensory systems that they don’t have leftover energy to manage listening and speaking.
I know my son would get jumbled up when trying to talk and “stutter” his words as he was trying to form his thoughts. He also had a very difficult time following multiple step directions.
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Auditory Processing Resources
To learn more about Auditory Processing Disorder:
When the Brain Can’t Hear: Unraveling the Mystery of Auditory Processing Disorder
Auditory Processing Exercises: Exercises for Auditory Processing, Auditory Attention, Auditory Discrimination and Auditory MemoryAuditory Processing Disorder (APD): Identification, Diagnosis and Strategies for Parents and ProfessionalsTherapy for Auditory Processing Disorders: Simple Effective Procedures
So, how DO you get them up to speed?
You work with a pediatric occupational therapist that specializes in kids with sensory issues and/or on the spectrum to help them better manage their sensory challenges. In addition, if needed, work with a speech language pathologist to address the missing language.