Auditory processing is the brain’s ability to interpret and make sense of the sounds and speech you hear. It involves what your brain does with the auditory information it receives, including detecting sounds, distinguishing between them, understanding spoken language in noisy environments, and remembering what was said. With early and consistent intervention, many children and even adults with lingering deficits can learn to manage it successfully.

Auditory processing skills begin to develop in pre-school years. It is never too early to begin stimulating auditory processing and listening skills. If these skills are developed sufficiently in the preschool years, it makes the child more receptive to sound decoding and blending for reading, to language stimulation and extension, and to memorisation of oral and verbal information which is present all around them - particularly in the classroom environment.

Tired of all the fights around homework? Children typically avoid and resist doing their homework if it is difficult for them. Resistance to reading and writing are key signs that auditory processing skills may be weak. Continued homework battles between parents and children can often damage your relationship with your child. Developing auditory processing skills breeds success and confidence with reading, spelling and learning. This will make homework activities easier for your child to tackle!