Is Auditory Processing Disorder Genetic?
Posted on 14 February 2019
Neuroscientist and Speech Pathologist Dr Martha Burns answers the question “is auditory processing disorder genetic?” in this video interview. The answer is: possibly, but...
How to Spot Auditory Processing Disorder (APD/CAPD)
Posted on 12 November 2018
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD, also known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder or CAPD) is often hard to spot because the symptoms may be similar...
Fast ForWord Review: 7 year old Sophia Improved Auditory Processing and Reading
Posted on 4 January 2017
“We’re thrilled with Sophia’s progress! After only 3 months of Fast ForWord training, she has made huge improvements in her learning, memory, concentration and...
Fast ForWord review: 6 year old Ethan improved reading, spelling and auditory attention
Posted on 5 July 2016
Gabriel, Ethan’s dad, recently submitted a Fast ForWord program review. He says, “We are really pleased with his progress through Fast ForWord and in...
How to get the most out of parent-teacher meetings
Posted on 15 March 2016
Even if you don’t have any particular concerns, parent-teacher meetings early in the year give you a great opportunity to get to know your...
Long term consequences of colds and ear infections in children
Posted on 30 July 2015
During the winter months, it’s common for children to pick up common colds and complain of ear aches. What many people don’t realise is that...
Why some students struggle with writing
Posted on 30 April 2015
Cognitive skills are the building blocks on which writing depends. Memory – we need to hold our plans in mind and simulaneously form each...
The 2014 NAPLAN results are here: what you need to know
Posted on 18 September 2014
“I had some idea, but the results knocked me. I didn’t realise they would be that low”. If your child is performing below expectations...
My child doesn’t like group work – teaching an introverted student
Posted on 3 September 2014
Many children with processing difficulties, in particular Auditory Processing Disorder, become introverted or quiet in the classroom or workplace because of the at times...
May neuroscience and learning news
Posted on 30 April 2014
It’s the May edition of Sonic Learning’s neuroscience and learning news. It’s a great way to learn a lot in a short time. Enjoy!
