Central Auditory Processing Disorder – Currently Available Therapies in Poland

Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) or difficulties with information analysis in the higher stages of the auditory pathway (with peripheral part of the auditory system functioning properly) is the major issue of either children or adults. Crucial to providing assistance for these patients is detailed diagnosis which can, inter alia, rule out hypoacusia or mental disability. It provides grounds for proposing appropriate auditory training adjusted to the current needs and capabilities of the patient. The article reviews currently available therapies in Poland and presents various therapeutic approaches such as: traditional (using exercises of various auditory functions) and special auditory trainings (Tomatis method, Individual Auditory Stimulation by K. Johansen (IAS), Warnke’s method, PSPS (Polish: SPPS) – Polymodal Sensory Perception Stimulation, Neuroflow – active hearing training and GoBrain – playing with the sounds).