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Auditory processing

Auditory processing is how the brain interprets sound, including understanding speech in noise or following spoken instructions.

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Baby reacting to sounds explained

Baby reacting to sounds explained

What babies actually do when they hear sound Babies are often described as if they are simply “hearing” a sound, but the observable behavior is usually more nuanced. A newborn may stop moving, blink, widen the eyes, change facial expression, suck more slowly, quiet, or orient the head and eyes toward the sound source. These […]

Solutions for listening problems

Solutions for listening problems

Start by defining the listening problem “Not listening” is a description, not a diagnosis. Before choosing solutions, it helps to observe the pattern. Does the child fail to respond to their name, ask for repetition, turn up screens, mishear words, watch faces closely, or seem lost in noisy places? Do concerns appear mainly during transitions, […]