We provide individualized treatment.
Because every child is different.
Because every child is different.
Services Overview.
Evaluation.Hearing Tests
Central Auditory Processing Tests Parent /Teacher Interviews |
Therapy.Phonemic Training
Speech Understanding in Noise Noise Tolerance Short Term Auditory Memory Working Memory Auditory-Visual-Motor Integration Binaural Integration Binaural Separation Self-Advocacy Skills Effective Communication Skills Aural Rehabilitation for Hearing Loss |
Education.Lectures
Workshops Inservices School Teams Individual Education Plans Section 504 Plans Educational Accommodations Assistive Listening Devices Classroom Observations Consultations |
Our Services.
Evidence-based services are provided in a relaxed, child-friendly, non-clinical environment, where parents and caregivers are encouraged to observe techniques. After school, evening and weekend appointment times are available. With the appropriate treatment plan, most children will significantly improve in their abilities to communicate, pay attention, listen, follow directions and work independently. Therapy outcomes are also evident in academic improvements in reading, math, spelling and writing, reading comprehension and oral reading fluency. Parents and children often report greater self-confidence in school and social situations after therapy.
Intake Interview
Dr. Donna meets with the parent(s) or caregiver(s) in person for a one-hour session to obtain complete medical, developmental and educational history information. Older children who advocate well for themselves are invited to participate. Dr. Donna will arrange for a private and comfortable meeting place that is conveniently located for the family for this first meeting.
Diagnostic Evaluation
A comprehensive test battery is administered to the child during this two-hour scheduled session. Testing is often completed in less than two hours, but test times will vary for each child. Short breaks are given in between each subtest. Preliminary findings may be discussed at the end of the session. A detailed written report is available in 2-3 weeks from the date of the evaluation. The Staggered Spondaic Word (SSW) test is routinely included in the test battery for all children aged 5 years and older. The SSW test, alone, has approximately 30 different indicators for auditory processing difficulties; it is an excellent tool for diagnosing young children, as well as, children who may have a mild hearing loss.
Therapy
Auditory therapy is scheduled in 50-60 minute sessions, once a week. Sessions may be scheduled every other week, if necessary, after the first 6 sessions have been completed. Therapy is scheduled in "rounds." Round 1 of therapy is 15 sessions. Additional therapy rounds, if recommended, vary in length for each child, but do not exceed 15 sessions. The therapy modules are chosen based on the results of the diagnostic test findings. Therapy sessions are customized to best fit the needs, preferences and learning styles of the child. Group sessions may be available. Therapy programs administered by parents or caregivers, with direct support and supervision by Dr. Donna, and, teletherapy via video conferencing, are alternative options to conventional therapy sessions, for older children and highly motivated families.
School Services
Dr. Donna accepts your invitation to participate in school meetings to advocate for your student. The signs, symptoms and educational impact of auditory processing disorders are reviewed in detail with educational team members. Test results and treatment plan options are discussed. Other educational services include:
Professional Presentations
For professionals and other groups (schools, community centers, organizations, early intervention, parent support groups, conferences, etc.) interested in auditory processing disorders in children. Presentations are designed for the specific needs and interests of the group. Common topics include:
General Audiology Services
Dr. Donna meets with the parent(s) or caregiver(s) in person for a one-hour session to obtain complete medical, developmental and educational history information. Older children who advocate well for themselves are invited to participate. Dr. Donna will arrange for a private and comfortable meeting place that is conveniently located for the family for this first meeting.
Diagnostic Evaluation
A comprehensive test battery is administered to the child during this two-hour scheduled session. Testing is often completed in less than two hours, but test times will vary for each child. Short breaks are given in between each subtest. Preliminary findings may be discussed at the end of the session. A detailed written report is available in 2-3 weeks from the date of the evaluation. The Staggered Spondaic Word (SSW) test is routinely included in the test battery for all children aged 5 years and older. The SSW test, alone, has approximately 30 different indicators for auditory processing difficulties; it is an excellent tool for diagnosing young children, as well as, children who may have a mild hearing loss.
Therapy
Auditory therapy is scheduled in 50-60 minute sessions, once a week. Sessions may be scheduled every other week, if necessary, after the first 6 sessions have been completed. Therapy is scheduled in "rounds." Round 1 of therapy is 15 sessions. Additional therapy rounds, if recommended, vary in length for each child, but do not exceed 15 sessions. The therapy modules are chosen based on the results of the diagnostic test findings. Therapy sessions are customized to best fit the needs, preferences and learning styles of the child. Group sessions may be available. Therapy programs administered by parents or caregivers, with direct support and supervision by Dr. Donna, and, teletherapy via video conferencing, are alternative options to conventional therapy sessions, for older children and highly motivated families.
School Services
Dr. Donna accepts your invitation to participate in school meetings to advocate for your student. The signs, symptoms and educational impact of auditory processing disorders are reviewed in detail with educational team members. Test results and treatment plan options are discussed. Other educational services include:
- ADA Section 504 accommodations
- IEP Advocacy
- Independent Education Evaluations (IEE)
- Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
- Inservices
- Workshops
- Professional consultations
Professional Presentations
For professionals and other groups (schools, community centers, organizations, early intervention, parent support groups, conferences, etc.) interested in auditory processing disorders in children. Presentations are designed for the specific needs and interests of the group. Common topics include:
- Evaluation and Treatment of Auditory Processing Disorders
- Understanding auditory Processing Disorders in School-Aged Children
- The Buffalo Model Approach to Auditory Processing Testing
- The Buffalo Model Approach to Auditory Processing Therapy
- Navigating Auditory Processing Disorders in the School Setting
General Audiology Services
- Professional Consultations
- General audiology services may be available upon request; please contact Dr. Donna for more information at drdonna@auditoryconnection.com