The recognizing, coping with, and treating your child's auditory processing disorder Heymann, Lois Kam. creator O'Donnell, Rosie. text bibliography nyu New York Ballantine Books c2010 2010 1st ed. monographic eng

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xxiii, 230 p. ; 22 cm. "The Sound of Hope" offers a ground-breaking manual for honing a child's auditory skills--whether they have been diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder, a learning disability, or slow language development. Recognizing and understanding APD -- When hearing isn't listening: the ABCs of APD -- Confusing APD with other three-letter syndromes -- The developmental elements of listening -- Coping daily with APD -- A sound strategy for moving ahead -- The art of noise: creating better listening environments -- Treating APD through skill building -- Strengthening listening skills in the early years -- Getting ready for school: making the listening and learning connection -- Music to the ears: using rhythm and rhyme to build listening skills -- The skill-building value of play -- Nurturing social skills: the listening-speaking-relating connection -- The magic of reading: using books to build listening and critical-thinking skills -- Finding help. Lois Kam Heymann ; with a foreword by Rosie O'Donnell. Includes bibliographical references and index. Word deafness in children Popular works RF291.5.C45 H49 2010 618.920 978 HEY 9780345512185 (hbk. : alk. paper) 0345512189 (hbk. : alk. paper) 2010002090 DLC 100202 20191202123354.0 16080747