Auditory Processing Disorder
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) at Elevate Health Audiology
Helping children listen, learn, and connect with confidence.
At Elevate Health, we understand that hearing is more than just detecting sound — it’s about understanding and making sense of what you hear.
Children and adults with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) can hear sounds normally, but their brains have difficulty processing or interpreting them accurately. This can make listening, learning, and communicating more challenging — especially in noisy environments like classrooms.
Our Audiology team provides comprehensive evaluation, management, and support for individuals with APD, working closely with families, speech-language pathologists, and schools to create meaningful change where it matters most.
What Is Auditory Processing Disorder?
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), sometimes called Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), affects how the brain processes and understands sounds — particularly speech.
A child with APD might:
Have trouble following directions, especially in background noise
Frequently ask “What?” or “Huh?” even though hearing tests are normal
Struggle to hear differences between similar sounds or words
Find it hard to focus or understand conversation in noisy settings
Appear distracted, inattentive, or “tuned out” in group settings
These challenges are often most noticeable at school, during conversations, or when learning new information through listening.
What Is Auditory Processing Disorder?
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), sometimes called Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), affects how the brain processes and understands sounds — particularly speech.
A child with APD might:
Have trouble following directions, especially in background noise
Frequently ask “What?” or “Huh?” even though hearing tests are normal
Struggle to hear differences between similar sounds or words
Find it hard to focus or understand conversation in noisy settings
Appear distracted, inattentive, or “tuned out” in group settings
These challenges are often most noticeable at school, during conversations, or when learning new information through listening.
Our Collaborative Approach
At Elevate Health, we believe successful APD care is built on teamwork.
Our audiologist works closely with our in-house Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to ensure every child receives consistent, coordinated support. Together, we develop individualized plans that target both listening skills and language comprehension.
We also collaborate directly with schools to help teachers and support staff understand your child’s needs and implement classroom accommodations.
When appropriate, we recommend and fit FM/DM technology systems — specialized classroom amplification tools that help children hear the teacher’s voice more clearly over background noise, improving focus and comprehension.
Our APD Services Include:
Comprehensive Auditory Processing Evaluations
Detailed reports with school and home recommendations
Collaborative Speech-Language Therapy support
Environmental and classroom accommodations guidance
FM/DM system fitting, setup, and training
Ongoing monitoring and follow-up care
Why Families Choose Elevate Health
Collaborative team model: Audiologists and SLPs working side-by-side for your child’s success.
School partnerships: Communication and teamwork with educators to bridge the gap between clinic and classroom.
Whole-child focus: We look beyond test results to understand how listening impacts communication, academics, and confidence.
Support every step of the way: From testing to technology, we make the process easy, informative, and family-centered.
Let’s Strengthen Listening Together
If your child seems to “hear but not understand,” we can help.
Our goal is to empower children with the tools and strategies they need to listen, learn, and thrive.
📞 Call us today or request an appointment online to schedule an Auditory Processing evaluation with our Audiology team.
Together, we’ll help your child hear and connect with confidence.