Sep. 1, 2008 - Auditory Processing Links
Our audiologist gave us two thick reports filled with recommendations. There were thirty-eight different things to choose from in eight different catagories! Needless to say, it took a very long time to research everything and come up with the ones that looked like it would fit with our family. I liked that most of these things are in game form, it makes it easy to have fun while building those processing skills. Here are the links for the things we're using for Big Man (8) and Little Monkey (6) this year as it relates to Auditory Processing Disorder.
Earobics software : This is an auditory processing/auditory discrimination program. They work on it five days a week for a half hour at a time. We have both Step 1 and Step 2. After getting these, I realized they are similar and thought about sending one back. However, having both CD's actually helps! I let them choose which "Step" they want to use that day. It prevents boredom since there are more games to choose from. Both the Audiologist and the reading tester HIGHLY recommended this program.
A Metacognative Program for Treating Auditory Processing Disorder : A fancy way of saying "this book will help your child listen to and comprehend orally presented material better" . . . also known as "improving auditory processing skills" Done two to three times a week, it only takes a few minutes. Each skill is built on the previous skill practiced. We're still in the very early stages of this book, so it isn't blowing me away yet, but I can see how it will be helpful by the time we get thru it all.
Solve the Problem : A game - sort of - to build problem solving skills. I'm trying to do it once a week, and it only takes a couple of minutes.
The Auditory Processing Game : The best game according to Little Monkey even though this is listed as the 8 - 12 age range. It's very much a challenge for both of the boys, but they enjoy it. This is a clever little game, modeled after the game of Clue. You are only allowed to move if you answer your question correctly. Many auditory processing skills are covered in this game, and each question card has three questions to choose from so you can match it to the childs ability.
WordBURST : A fun game modeled after Outburst. This builds vocabulary, aids in categorization and association skills, among other things. Also for ages 8 & up, though Little Monkey enjoys this game as well.
Bea's Hive, A Sight Word Game : LinguiSystems has discontinued this game, that's too bad. It's a really cute game to build sight word reading skills. Maybe Amazon has it or something.
No-Glamour Language Game : This is a much more difficult game for Little Monkey, though he tries :) Develops auditory comprehension and expressive language skills.
Get Me Out of Here! : I haven't ordered this yet, but it looks really fun. You are given a "mission". To complete this mission, you must build a map to get you there. It improves critical thinking skills, and mapping skills as a bonus :)
Well, those are the things we're using for auditory processing problems. There are just as many things we're using for dyslexia, only they aren't in game form!!
Comments
Sep. 2, 2008 - Thanks for the info.
Posted by TreasureHeart
Sounds like a lot of info. to sort though, but I am sure chossing what is just right for your boys, will pay off in the long run. And if they like doing it, well even better, I say!
I did end up purchasing the Brainwave Safari program. Mitchell has begun and likes it thus far. Madilynn might be to young for some of the games and I have not started her on it yet.
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