razorbackmama Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Specifically the type of CAPD where the person cannot filter out background noise? Or is some sort of listening filter device the best option for how to manage it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookeeperof3 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I have CAPD. It was recommended that I do bio-feedback to help me. I just couldn't do the time commitment for it (several times a week for months).I'd recommend talking to your audiologist, if you don't have one, then go see one. I avoid loud places like the plague. I can't function in them. Since my hearing was corrected when I was an adult, my brain never learned to filter out noises. I just compensate for it by avoiding the situations as much as I can. A white noise machine, or something that works as one ( a table fan) can help. We moved the kids tv into a different room because I can't concentrate with it on. I guess what I'm saying is, think about what bothers you ( or whomever has CAPD) and make what adjustments you can to improve the quality of life. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinNY Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Therapeutic Listening program helped here as well as Earobics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Fast ForWord does that as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Therapeutic Listening program helped here as well as Earobics :iagree: We've used both of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Yes, w/recent findings that prove the plasticity of the brain, anything is possible. With research and dedication it is very doable, even w/simple techniques. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Might sound weird but a great tool my dn learned was sign language, it taught her to focus on the hands and not get caught up in the words, which is where it gets foggy. She also thought it was cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorbackmama Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hmmmmm. I'm highly suspicious that my 8yo has this type of CAPD, where it's like living in a circus 24/7. A friend of mine's son was just diagnosed with it. He will be getting a little filter to wear in his ear. I didn't know if it was possible to train the brain to filter out all the noise on its own or not.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 You need to read The Brain that Changes Itself by Norman Doidge. He actually talks about plasticity as it relates to the issues being brought up. Good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I'll second (third? fourth?) Therapeutic Listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorbackmama Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Just reserved that book at the library - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) My 10yr old daughter is diagnosed with auditory figure-ground processing disorder.. This means she cannot filter out background noise. She also has very sensitive hearing. She is doing listening therapy for this right now. They are using Earobics. She has also done Interactive Metronome in the past, which was just incrediblely invaluable for her in more ways than just auditory processing. She used to have to use noise-reducing headphones a lot while doing schoolwork, but she no longer needs them much. Edited February 26, 2011 by Misty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorbackmama Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Thanks, Misty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2J112903 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Therapeutic Listening program helped here as well as Earobics J does both of these in addition to Interactive Metronome. He has made A LOT of progress in so many areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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