This article discusses central auditory processing disorders, and how the brain must function in order for processing to take place normally. The auditory system moves speech sounds along to the cortex of the brain, transporting information to the temporal lobe for organization of sounds into words, which are then sent to various centers of the brain dealing with thought, action, sight, etc. The following conditions must be in place. Nerve fibers must work together to transmit messages, all the transmissions must be transporting at the same speed, and the brain must produce the correct amount of chemical neurotransmitters for nerves to carry their messages. When nerve fibers have been damaged at birth by lack of oxygen, or there has been poor fetal development, they cannot transmit at normal speed, and the brain cannot produce proper amounts of chemical neurotransmitters in order for the nerves to carry their messages. Therapists can determine if students or workers have CAPDs by looking for certain behaviors. These types of behaviors could include ignoring a speaker while engrossed in something else, displaying unusual sensitivity to noise, difficulty in telling direction from which a parent is calling, tendency to confuse similar-sounding words, and confusing or forgetting directions given in one sentence.
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Reference Material
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The purpose of the article is to gain an in depth understanding about how audiotry processing disorder is, the symptoms, how it is diagnosed and the various treatment options. The article also discusses briefly the current reaserch being addressed about audiotry processing disorders in children.
Target Student Population:
Education majors in community colleges and universities
Pediatric nursing students
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None
Content Quality
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The information is adequate for an introduction lecture and class discussion about Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD) in children.
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Includes no citations of where the information was obtained within the text.
By adding years of information (which changes quickly in health sciences) and source citations/references it would improve the credibility of information.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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The article is easy to implement into an online and/blended course. The material is a good reference for introductory health science courses focusing on disabilities.
The information can be used to explain or describe what auditory processing disorder in children means.
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Not comprehensive enough to facilitate learning.
Does not use multiple learning styles.
Lacks engaging interaction.
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Easy to read and understand
The article is straightforward providing the introduction and builds into other concepts in order. The material is easily accessed from pc, laptop and mobile devices.
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Based on the design there the learner appears to be isolated with little to no interactivity.
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