Auditory processing disorder

[Anonymous]

If my teen has already been diagnosed with ADHD/ASD, is it worth getting an evaluation for auditory processing disorder? I see some places that say they don’t test if you already have a diagnosis for ASD because many of the manifestations overlap. But it seems there may be slightly different accommodations or therapeutic interventions for auditory processing disorders so I wonder if it is worth testing.

Relatedly, anyone have ideas where they will test and take insurance?

[Anonymous]

Yes, it was worth it to get the auditory processing disorder diagnosed. There are interventions that can help, but the assessment and diagnosis needed to be given first. We got a referral from our speech therapist for Dr. Jim Lucker, an expert in APD. We paid out of pocket for his services. Good luck

[Anonymous]

I have this and was diagnosed as an adult. It sucks but I wouldn’t waste time and money on therapies and interventions. You mostly have to figure out how to work with it and around it bc that’s your brain.

[Anonymous]

If just to rule it out, I would get it done. There are effective treatments available depending on the specific deficit. Fortunately for my son, his area of disorder was treatable. I worked with him over one summer, and the change was remarkable. We had his initial testing done at Gaullaudet, which was covered by insurance. While the test seemed very thorough it took the longest time and many calls before we received the results. We had our follow-up testing done by Dr. Jay Lucker and paid out-of-pocket:

Jay R. Lucker, Ed.D., CCC-A/SLP, FAAA
Certified/Licensed Audiologist
Certified/Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
Specializing in Auditory Processing
[e-mail]

In my opinion, he is very knowledgable, very accessible, and up-to-date on newer treatments. You will also receive the results relatively quickly.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

We used Dr. Terlep with Potomac Audiology for DC with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia. Our insurance did cover the diagnosis and treatment.

[Anonymous]

I know this is old - but can anyone speak to improvements after doing therapy for Auditory processing disorder? In particular with Dr. Terlep?

What specific improvements did your kid have?

Reading comprehension improvements?

[Anonymous]

I an adult with a late diagnosis of ADHD and did not go through testing but expect that I have always had an auditory processing problem- especially with numbers - getting them in the right order. I have found listening to books for pleasure has helped me immensely in improving my auditory processing. Used to have to constantly rewind when I first started, but my listening comprehension has improved greatly with continued experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I an adult with a late diagnosis of ADHD and did not go through testing but expect that I have always had an auditory processing problem- especially with numbers - getting them in the right order. I have found listening to books for pleasure has helped me immensely in improving my auditory processing. Used to have to constantly rewind when I first started, but my listening comprehension has improved greatly with continued experience.

This makes a lot of sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know this is old - but can anyone speak to improvements after doing therapy for Auditory processing disorder? In particular with Dr. Terlep?

What specific improvements did your kid have?

Reading comprehension improvements?

For reading comp, we use a tutor. No improvement per say but helps them and us understand whats going.

[Anonymous]

Test away. You can’t have too many accommodations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know this is old - but can anyone speak to improvements after doing therapy for Auditory processing disorder? In particular with Dr. Terlep?

What specific improvements did your kid have?

Reading comprehension improvements?

Our DD was diagnosed at Potomac audiology. They said the app “Amptify” was essentially the same as the therapy they provided in the office so it was a good alternative if we didn’t want to come in person.

For reasons that are quirky we never actually did the program or any type of therapy, but it sounded like the app could be helpful for many and may be more convenient and lower cost.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know this is old - but can anyone speak to improvements after doing therapy for Auditory processing disorder? In particular with Dr. Terlep?

What specific improvements did your kid have?

Reading comprehension improvements?

Our DD was diagnosed at Potomac audiology. They said the app “Amptify” was essentially the same as the therapy they provided in the office so it was a good alternative if we didn’t want to come in person.

For reasons that are quirky we never actually did the program or any type of therapy, but it sounded like the app could be helpful for many and may be more convenient and lower cost.

Thank you, this is good to know as an option. We are hoping to do the in person therapy with Dr. Terlep as I think our insurance covers it and DD would do better with another human directing her who is not parent. Dr. Terlep says therapy will/can help with reading comprehension too which would be amazing.