slow processing time

I would recommend a book called “A Mind at a Time” by Dr. Mel Levine. He discusses many types of disorders.

Janis

You may want to take a look at programs such as NeuroNet, Interactive Metronome, PACE and Audiblox. All of these can have positive effects on processing speed.

Processing speed is dependent on vestibular development, so I would want to take a close look at auditory issues (a CAPD evaluation) and motor development (occupational therapy evaluation, including sensory integration) first.

Nancy

Can also be a sign of ADD-Inattentive…I had students who marched to their own drums and one in particular had a sloooow processing speed. He was ADD-Inattentive and he told me his mind would just check out sometimes and he couldnt’ stop it. When they put him on meds he processed things quicker and was less distracted

But it can also be a sign of an auditory processing disorder as well. So I would look into CAPD and also some testing on his attention, something like the ACPT Auditory continuous performance test would let you know how viglant he is with hsi listening skills and when he loses focus.. You can also have him take the TOVA which would test his visual vigilance too…

Nancy, can you elaborate on the connection between vestibular system and processing speed. My son is a slow processor as measured by the WISC, and you can see it when he’s thinking. And the first intervention we ever did was OT for motor planning. I ‘m always trying to understand these connections. THANKS>

I too would like to hear the answer to this question. My son has vestibular and processing issues.
I thought his vestibular issues impeded his progress with interactive metronome somewhat, although he did see a big improvement with it.
I am considering the listening program for him as it addresses vestibular issues. Someone reported that their IM provider sometimes does the listening program as a precursor to IM.

The listening program lists vestibular and sensory integration as areas that it addresses. It seems fairly easy to do and $350 is a bargain when I think of what I have paid for other things.

I thought it might also help with some of the vision therapy exercises that he finds very difficult. I know that vestibular issues can effect vision as well although I am not completely clear on the connection.

Where does one do the Listening program? Can you do it at home?

We are finally seeing our optometrist on thursday barring any unforseen strep throat or snow storm!

Yes, you can do it at home. Janis mentioned a site that you can buy it over the internet but I don’t have the site that she found or you can get it through some speech or occupational therapists. The internet is the cheapest route. It is still through a licensed therapist even though it is over the internet.

I found a site that sells it but have been waiting to hear back from them with my questions. The one I found is called the davis center. I don’t think it is the same as the dyslexia davis.

If you type in The Listening Program into google you will find a bunch of people selling this program. The cheapest I found was $350 but that does not include the ear phones. You need to buy really good earphones for about $100.

I figure I can do this with both my children because once you buy it, you own it and can do it multiple times or with the whole family.

Here it is:

The Listening Program:

http://rmlearning.com/auditoryprocessing.htm

Janis :-)