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Session Overview: Functional listening challenges (auditory processing difficulties), which are often linked to language, reading and attention difficulties, are common in children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Auditory processing skills in children with ASD can range from completely normal to substantially defective, but overall are poorer compared to typically developing children. Many research studies demonstrate a wide range of listening difficulties in children with ASD. Auditory processing difficulties are thought to contribute to academic underachievement in children with ASD, and may aggravate other challenges with inattention, hyperactivity, oppositional behaviour, anxiety and abnormal tolerance for sound/busy, stimulating environments. It is important that we as Audiologists are well-equipped to identify auditory challenges in children with ASD, and offer evidence-based management strategies to address these common concerns.

 

Presenter(s): Philippa James

 

Event: Trans Tasman Conference 2020