There are many devices that can scan and read. As with all assistive technology, the key is to find the right match for the individual user. You know your child better than anyone.

You ask good questions; however, I cannot be specific. You need to sit down with the person who diagnosed him with an auditory processing problem and ask these questions.

There are a lot of good computer math games. The challenge is to select the ones that best meet the needs of the student.

Because individuals with auditory processing disorders mishear or misinterpret auditory information — particularly when in a noisy environment — they can struggle with academic tasks.

You may need a current diagnosis in order to take the test with accommodations. The following articles have information about educational testing for adults:

It appears that the school has done formal testing, called psycho-educational testing.

Finding the right software program, can be challenging, especially for students who have multiple disabilities or are struggling in different areas.

My first question: Who diagnosed him with an auditory processing disorder? This person should be advising you. Such a disorder often causes learning disabilities. Was he evaluated for this?

The IDEA doesn’t specifically reference Sensory Processing Disorder as a listed disability.

Before you make a decision about any single program or method to assist your son with his reading, it may be beneficial for you to explore Target the Problem, an on-line interactive tool that will