Easily distracted by noises most people do not notice (i.e.Misinterpreting the intent of a person’s comments (i.e.Difficulty remembering information heard long enough to write it down.Needing more time to process information heard compared to others.Feeling exhausted at the end of the day due to straining to follow conversations.Preferring a loud television volume and/or subtitles while watching TV.Difficulty understanding unfamiliar accents.Difficulty understanding without lipreading / watching someone’s face.Difficulty following long conversations.Difficulty understanding when someone speaks quickly.talking on phone while tuning out or listening to other sounds) Difficulty understanding conversation with background noise (i.e.Adults with a normal or near-normal audiogram who report difficulty understanding speech, especially when there is background noise, may have a hidden auditory processing disorder. Auditory processing disorder is not detected from standard hearing tests, so it is easy to overlook. Normal hearing test results do not necessarily indicate normal hearing. Telepractice Services for Auditory Processing Disorder.Low-Gain Hearing Aids for Auditory Processing Disorder (APD).Deficit Specific Auditory Processing Therapy.ARIA (Auditory Rehabilitation for Interaural Asymmetry).Adults with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD).Differentiating APD from Other Disorders.What Causes Auditory Processing Disorder?.What are Auditory Processing Disorders?. Alicia presents nationally on Auditory Processing Disorder and frequently provides consultations, in-services, and presentations for professional organizations. She has co-authored research articles published in the International Journal of Audiology on the diagnosis of amblyaudia (lazy ear) and the effectiveness of Auditory Rehabilitation for Interaural Asymmetry (ARIA) for treatment of amblyaudia. Treatment through Auditory Processing Center may include any combination of hearing assistive technology, in-clinic auditory training therapy, teletherapy, at-home exercises, online therapy programs and activities, apps, therapy goals for speech-language pathologists, and teaching strategies, in addition to classroom or workplace accommodations.Īlicia received her Master of Communication Disorders in Audiology from Auburn University, and is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Board Certified in Audiology through the American Board of Audiology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, a licensed Audiologist by the Mississippi State Board of Health, a licensed Audiology Educator by the Mississippi Department of Education, and is a member of the International Guild of Auditory Processing Specialists. The approach to treatment at Auditory Processing Center is that there is not a one-size-fits-all method of intervention for APD. She strongly supports the premise that therapy must be deficit-specific, and the entire patient must be considered, along with any possible coexisting issues that may need to be addressed. In addition to developing listening and spoken language skills in children with communication disorders and providing auditory therapy for cochlear implant recipients and hearing aid users, she developed auditory curriculums for listening skill development and auditory processing intervention. Due to the high quality and unique nature of the services, Auditory Processing Center frequently sees patients from other states and consults with parents internationally.īefore entering private practice, Alicia served as Audiology Director in a specialized school for children with hearing impairment, APD, and language disorders. Alicia’s interdisciplinary knowledge and extensive background enable her to intuitively know how to customize and adapt treatment plans for each individual’s needs. Auditory Processing Center is a private practice specializing in evaluating and treating auditory processing disorder (APD). Her passion for helping children and adults with listening comprehension problems led to the development of Auditory Processing Center, LLC, in Clinton, MS. She has over 28 years of experience working with individuals with auditory processing disorder (APD).
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