Re: Re: Meagan's implant was turned on today...auditory processing

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In terms of the audiology test results that show a mild or no hearing loss, but

a lack of response to most sounds in everyday life and some difficulty acquiring

oral language, I am reminded of the issue of auditory processing disorder. The

link below has some good, factual information about this condition and what is

currently known and unknown about the condition. It also lists a couple of

possible approaches that may be helpful. While it is not clear that auditory

processing disorder, or a similar circumstance, is present in or other

kids with CHARGE, it is maybe helpful to read what is known about this or

possibly related conditions currently. There are still many aspects of

understanding sound that are not fully understood yet. The encouraging part is

that researchers are investigating these issues.

The National Institute of Health, National Institute on Deafness and Other

Communication Disorders webpage on related topics is:

http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/auditory.asp

Re: Meagan's implant was turned on today...

Flo,

's results are like this, too. She has always tested beautifully in the

booth with her CI. She's been down in the 15-20 dB range in the booth for a

couple of years now. But this certainly isn't consistent with her everyday

response to it. I think you've hit on two important things--not knowing what to

do with the sounds in everyday life, and the choice to ignore. can be a

champion ignorer when she wants to be! :-)

, mom to (4)

http://kauffmanlak.blogspot.com/

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