How Auditory Processing Shapes Kids’ Language Development? | A Parent's Guide to Child Development
In this episode, Lois Heyman explains how auditory processing develops and how it affects language, learning and brain development in kids. Heyman discusses early signs of auditory processing disorder (APD), how it differs from hearing loss and ADHD, and the milestones parents should watch for in early childhood.
The episode also covers how parents can help their kids with auditory processing challenges and explains how play, reading, singing, and everyday interactions build language skills, how screens and background noise can affect development, and why early intervention is key.
Time Stamps
01:18 What is the auditory process & how does it differ from hearing
02:35 Why is the auditory process important in language development in kids?
04:05 How does the brain process sounds & the language in a toddler
13:41 How does APD typically present in toddlers versus school-age children
18:58 APD versus hearing loss
19:50 How ADHD and auditory processing differ
21:52 How background noise impacts a child with APD
25:16 Why early intervention matters in shaping long-term language skills
31:07 Why reading is important and how it aids auditory development
37:34 steps to consider if your child has an auditory processing problem
42:15 How can parents support a child with auditory processing challenges
45:23 Why screens & constant background media affect children's developing auditory systems
48:05 Misconceptions about language development & listening
About Lois Kam Heyman Lois Kam Heyman, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist with more than 30 years of experience working with children who face listening, hearing, language, and learning challenges. She is recognized as a leading authority on Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and has educated parents, educators, and therapists through workshops and conferences nationwide. Lois is a lifetime member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and holds state certifications in New York and California.
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