Understanding CAPD and CAPD Resources

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Hi Tammy, Pam and all,

The kids have been off for spring break, so we decided to

take a short trip to New Mexico's enchanted circle (Taos,

Angel fire, Eagle Nest, Red River.) The mountain passes and

scenery up through Northern New Mexico are just breathtaking!

http://www.redriver.org/visitor/

http://www.newmexico.org/ScenicAttractions/byway_enchant.html

Now that we are back, I have not forgotten to address your

messages to the group, being that there are other parents

asking me privately about CAPD and other thoughts regarding

my two sons. I want to share some good resources that have

given me insight to CAPD when I first started exploring

what this condition is all about.

I appreciate hearing from parents and apologize if I’m not

able to respond to all of you privately that email me- I

try but have found that I cannot keep up. Therefore this

group list is the best way for me to help answer questions

all together.

In regards to Jadd, I was quite surprised that his teacher

saw symptoms of CAPD, in fact we still don’t know if this

diagnosis is accurate. His teacher's concerns are with

Jadd, that he sometimes misunderstands spoken information,

directions, or questions, often needs someone(a buddy)to

repeat directions and information, is easily distracted and

does not like loud noises, is one to work much better in a

quiet environment. However, one area of concern has much

improved, copying information from the board since he has

gotten his glasses. As I said in a post recently, this may

have been the problem all along, and hopeful it is not CAPD.

Though I'm familiar with the term CAPD, little did I really

understand about this condition and asked his teacher, how

could this be? As some parents have mentioned about their

own child, Jadd also does not have cognitive issues. In

fact quite the opposite, Jadd has tested to be above

average intelligence in many areas. He is sharp-witty, and

often comes up with fast answers. And does not appear to

have a hearing loss. Just like his older brother Khalid-

Jadd is a bright kid.

With both my boys, they love factual information. The

History, National Geographic channel- magazines, World

Almanac and book of facts, continue to be their favorite

source of information. They have a passion to learn about

history, science, cultural facts, they want to know about

the world all around them. Therefore I asked his teacher,

how does Jadd an intelligent child fit into the category of

CAPD. I found I had much to learn about the myths of

Central Auditory Processing problems in children.

After exploring CAPD online, I learned that symptoms of

this condition do range from mild to severe, and it comes

in many different forms. CAPD definition " the inability of

individuals with normal hearing and normal intelligence to

differentiate, recognize, or understand sounds. "

I came across this example of what a child with CAPD deals

with. Some of these symptoms( prior to glasses) I see that

Jadd appears to struggle with in class. Thought this would

interest parents looking for answers. Resource is LD Online.

http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/process_deficit/capd_classtips.html

" Okay, class, before you open your science book to page 95

for the next lesson, get out your homework from yesterday,

and put it in the right hand corner of your desk for me to

review; then we'll be ready to start. " Ron takes out his

social studies book and stares into space. Why didn't Ron

follow the teacher's directions? Not listening? Distracted?

Not paying attention? Poor conduct? Hearing loss? Any of

these explanations is possible. Or maybe Ron hears the

sound, but has a problem processing or understanding what

is said to him particularly when the language used is

complex, spoken rapidly, or is lengthy, and when there's a

lot to look at and lots of noise around him. The inability

to understand spoken language in a meaningful way in the

absence of what is commonly considered a hearing loss is

called a central auditory processing problem. Other terms

that have been used interchangeably include: auditory

comprehension deficit, central deafness, word deafness and

auditory perceptual processing dysfunction. "

Being that there are so many myths about CAPD, I hope this

info helps give some understanding. In my opinion it takes

a neurodevelopmental exam to know for sure if it’s CAPD,

ADHD, or some other problem…or if it’s just a child having

trouble seeing the board!

Well I best get this posted before we head over to our

neighbors ranch, just a quick walk down the road from our

home. They own a herd of buffalos and beautiful horses. My

kids find this really cool! Uniqueness about New Mexico our

family truly enjoys

Mustafa

Mom to Khalid 17, Jadd 9, Danya 12

Both son's diagnosed with apraxia and talking well.

Speechville Accompanying Conditions (Central) Auditory

Processing Disorder

http://speechville.com/associated-disabilities/capd.html

APD or CAPD?

Why Is There Confusion?

In different parts of the country, some people refer to

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), while others call it

Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD). A few may even

use both terms to mean the same set of difficulties with

spoken language. There are many opinions about these

conditions - from whether they exist, to how they're

identified, to what to do about them.

http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.asp?r=376 & g=1

CENTRAL AUDITORY PROCESSING: WHAT IS IT?

http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/process_deficit/capd_perc.html

Central Auditory Processing Disorder - An Overview

You wonder if your child has a Central Auditory Processing

Disorder (CAPD). What should you know before getting an

assessment? If your child already has been assessed, what

does it all mean?

http://www.schwablearning.org/Articles.asp?r=42 & g=1 & d=5

National Coalition on Auditory Processing Disorders (NCAPD)

http://www.ncapd.org/

What are Central Auditory Processing Problems in Children?

Learning Disabilities Association of America

Fact Sheet January 1996

http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/process_deficit/capd_classtips.html

Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD's)

Judith W. Paton M.A., Audiologist

http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/process_deficit/capd_paton.html

Living and working with a central auditory processing

disorder (CAPD) Judith W. Paton, M. A., Audiologist

http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/process_deficit/living_working.html

Kidshealth.org- CAPD

http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/ears/central_auditory.html

Central Auditory Processing Disorders

http://www.earaces.com/CAPD.htm

CAPD and the gifted child: by Kay Pittelkow

The relevance of central auditory processing deficit to

gifted education.

http://www.nswagtc.org.au/info/articles/PittelkowCAPD.html

Central Auditory Processing Disorder: When is Evaluation

Referral Indicated? Cleveland, M.S.

http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/process_deficit/adhdreport_capd.html

The Center for Assessment and Policy Development (CAPD) is

a non-profit organization

http://www.capd.org/home/enter.htm

Links to Information on Central Auditory Testing

http://www.searchwave.com

http://www.scilearn.com

http://www.cogcon.com

http://www.lblp.com

http://www.audiologyonline.com

http://www.audiology.org

http://www.asha.org

http://www.edaud.org/

Chats/Discussion Groups

St 's Listserv for Parents - Discussion forum for

parents (primarily) about APD.

Some professionals on this list as well. Listserv is

hosted by Dr J Lucker.

http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/capd.html

APD group list:

Hearing and " listening " are interrelated but distinctly

different skills. Individuals who have normal hearing

sensitivity but who have difficulty with discriminating

words, listening in background noise, trouble following

ongoing conversation, and seem to have trouble paying

attention when others are talking, may have an auditory

processing disorder (APD. This list welcomes questions,

comments, and the sharing of information about APD and

related concerns.

AuditoryProcessing/messages/1301.

> Hi

>

> I am curious what made the teacher think Jadd had CAPD?

The reason I ask is

> that recently a friend of mine asked me if anyone had

ever mentioned that

> with even though he is still young to diagnos.

will be 6 next

> month, so I guess it would be still to early to test??

She mentioned that I

> should read a book titled " Like Sound Through Water. " I

haven't had a

> chance to check it out. I don't know too much about it,

but thought I would

> look into it. He currently isn't in private speech

therapy, so I can't ask

> her. Well better run, I am making more typo's than

accurate typing. This

> week is spring break here & I can't wait to relax. Have a

great week

> all...

>

> Tammy I. in FL mom to soon 6 apraxic, 8,

19 & 23