The Role of Family and School Enviroment in Theraphy of Children with Central Auditory Processing Disorder

More and more patients are presenting with a clinical suspicion of Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD). In order to make a correct diagnosis, it is necessary for an interdisciplinary team of experts to conduct thorough tests and carry out a reliable analysis of their results. CAPD is a problem diagnosed in patients with normal hearing sensitivity; moreover, their difficulties do not result from cognitive or linguistic impairment, although they can co-occur with these conditions. Specialists recommend three complementary approaches which can improve the functioning of children with CAPD. One of these strategies is to modify their home and school environment. This article provides elaboration on this issue; it also shows the role of the immediate environment in the therapy of a child with CAPD. The guidelines it offers are also useful in the therapy of patients with hearing perception problems.