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Auditory Processing is what happens when we hear, including how we channel information through our auditory system to locate, distinguish, and understand sounds. This process is essential for developing Oral Communication Skills, and helps lay the foundation for reading and writing, even into adulthood.
We are able to interpret sounds as meaningful input through the Auditory Processing skills of discrimination, recognition, and comprehension. Adults use these skills to distinguish differences between words and other sounds and to understand language. The ability to discriminate speech in noisy environments tends to become weaker as adults age, along with the decline in other cognitive functions.
It is important to note that difficulties with Auditory Processing can occur even when there are no Hearing impairments. For example, Auditory Processing challenges can make it hard to locate where speech is coming from, or to process complex auditory signals (such as differentiating between similar sounds).
Giving learners the opportunity to explain their thinking process aloud helps them to solidify their comprehension, and move knowledge into their Long-term Memory.
In an increasingly digital world, adults who struggle with using technology can benefit from direct instruction for an array of digital tools.
Opportunities for students to practice skills in context, with instructor support and also independently, helps to move concepts and ideas into Long-term Memory.
Mindfulness is a practice to create internal balance and a sense of being present in the moment.
Instruction and training presented in multiple formats allows learners to activate different cognitive skills and Background Knowledge that are necessary to remember procedural and content information.
Creating a quiet space free of distractions is critical for adults to be able to focus on learning.
Analyzing short video clips, replays of important aspects, and videos of oneself applying what has been learned can improve Metacognition and Long-term Memory while fostering a Learner Mindset.
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