Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder

boy with auditory processing disorder

Central auditory processing disorder is a neurological condition that affects the way our brain interprets and processes auditory information. Simply put, auditory processing disorder (APD) causes a disruption in the way the brain understands what it is hearing. Individuals with APD may have difficulty understanding spoken language, especially in noisy environments, or distinguishing between similar […]

Speech Therapy and Hearing Tests

Speech Therapy Children

If your child is under the care of a speech and language therapist it is recommended that a hearing assessment is done prior to therapy and during as required.

Earwax Removal

shocked man ear wax removal

What is ear wax? That funny yellow substance that can sometimes build up in our ears, that we call ear wax is also known as Cerumen. Cerumen is made up of skin cells and secretions produced by the outer ears. It is a normal, naturally occurring substance that helps your ear stay healthy by protecting […]