by Christine | Jul 10, 2026 | Disorders
Australia has long embraced conversations about hearing health, from newborn hearing screening to workplace hearing conservation. Yet a quieter challenge is only now receiving the recognition it deserves: Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). Unlike hearing loss,...
by Christine | Jan 29, 2024 | APD International, Disorders
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a complex condition that affects how the brain processes and responds to sensory information from the environment. It is also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction. Individuals with SPD may have difficulty processing and...
by Christine | Sep 14, 2022 | Disorders, News
For children and adults with special healthcare needs, finding a dentist can be a difficult task. Many dentists are not trained to care for children with special needs, and as a result, these children often go without dental care. However, there are a growing number...
by Christine | Jul 8, 2019 | Disorders, Learning Difficulties, News
Sometimes it can be frustrating being a parent. Or an educator. Or both. More so when we see potential of a child. Then realise we could be wrong expecting that potential. When they are attentive then loses interest. Have you considered? It might be an auditory...
by Christine | Jun 27, 2019 | Disorders, Learning Difficulties, News
A school age child will face many firsts. Most first time parents are so full of hope and anxiety even on this stage of a child’s life. So many plans and so many fears that they will mess up. Most of the time this is unfounded. You would never convince them otherwise,...
by Christine | Jun 11, 2019 | Disorders, Learning Difficulties, News
Mothers with toddlers always can be heard saying “Pay attention.”. At this stage, their listening skills are developing. It is how they learn, by hearing and interpreting and retaining information. And then learn to respond. A child not attuned to listening might have...
