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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The issues can go hand in hand so yes consult a speech therapist. [/quote]

Yeah, there is one there, but not even an SLP can diagnose such a thing, or should not be, particularly in a 3 year old. [/quote]

Yes, they can as can a developmental pediatrician.

From the ASHA link:  A multidisciplinary team approach is critical to fully assess and understand the cluster of problems exhibited by children with APD. Thus, a teacher or educational diagnostician may shed light on academic difficulties; a psychologist may evaluate cognitive functioning in a variety of different areas; a speech-language pathologist may investigate written and oral language, speech, and related capabilities; and so forth. Some of these professionals may actually use test tools that incorporate the terms "auditory processing" or "auditory perception..."

I don't think APD is even listed in the latest DSM.

An OT shouldn't be handing out official diagnoses of anything, she can share her observations to you and recommend you follow up with the appropriate professionals.

Was it an act of omission or co-mission, OP?  Was she trying to give you a diagnosis or was she being inarticulate in sharing her thoughts.[/quote]

This says to me that various individuals are needed to fully assess the impact of the condition, not the condition itself.  I'd definitely go with a qualified audiologist to diagnose.  Treatment is usually in the hands of an SLP.  That said, the possibility of APD could be credibly raised by any number of specialists.[/quote]

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