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Bea Braun

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The umbrella of auditory processing disorders is very broad and many signs might overlap with other types of learning differences. This can make things very confusing, especially for parents who are looking for answers. That is why I have asked my go-to expert on the topic, clinical audiologist Dr. Bea Braun to join us on Diverse Thinking Different Learning. Her years of experience, thorough testing techniques, and intervention strategies make her the perfect guest for today’s conversation on auditory processing disorders.   In today’s episode, Dr. Braun explains different subtypes of auditory processing disorders, what they look like, and what testing entails. Sometimes, auditory processing disorders can look like a child with difficulty following multi-step directions, misunderstanding information, challenges in understanding in a noisy environment, or mishearing words. She helps us to understand that auditory processing isn’t just about hearing and can impact academics and day-to-day life for children if it goes unaddressed. Listen on to find out more about what to do if you suspect an auditory processing issue in your own child and what to expect with testing and intervention.   Show Notes: [2:00] - Welcome to the podcast, Dr. Braun! [3:19] - Auditory processing is what happens when sounds leave the ears and are processed as language. There are many types of processing. [4:46] - The most common concern from parents is difficulty following multi-step directions, retelling information, and being unable to understand in noisy environments. [6:27] - Some children will also have difficulty with picking up on tone of voice. [7:31] - A lot of auditory processing signs overlap with those of ADHD. [9:33] - Dr. Braun explains that central auditory processing and auditory processing are essentially the same thing. [11:08] - Dr. Wilson does not diagnose auditory processing disorders and refers children to audiologists for further testing in some cases. [12:35] - Dr. Braun describes auditory processing tests and what they tell her. [15:34] - This testing takes an hour and a half to two hours and is very thorough. [17:09] - There are many things that can be done to improve. Dr. Braun shares how there are at-home programs that are very exciting. [19:15] - Intervention for auditory processing took a long time to become more available to children. [20:46] - Collaboration is very important for proper intervention. [22:18] - Other types of specialists, like speech and language pathologists, can work with audiologists to help address different areas of struggle. [25:04] - Depending on the subtype of auditory processing disorder, there are different supports that can be implemented in the classroom. [26:27] - Repeating and not rephrasing is important. [27:55] - Multiple modality cues are also very helpful for students in the classroom. [28:37] - There is also hearing assistive technology available. Dr. Braun explains her approach with this type of support. [30:30] - Many school districts are facilitating training in schools now as well. [31:42] - If you start with interventions when children are very young, the progress is very fast. [33:50] - However, starting training later in life can also make a huge difference. Understanding their differences is very empowering for students.   About Our Guest: Dr. Bea Braun, is a clinical audiologist and a credentialed educational audiologist with 23 years of experience completing central auditory processing evaluations. Dr. Braun has completed over 12,000 comprehensive central auditory processing evaluations. She is an expert in the area of central auditory processing and specializes in testing children as young as age 5 as well as adults, including individuals diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, traumatic brain injury, and those identified as twice-exceptional. Dr. Braun has her own private practice in Woodland Hills and Santa Barbara and has worked with over 80 school districts in southern and central California. She is also an adjunct professor at California State University, Los Angeles.   Connect with Dr. Bea Braun:  Phone: 626-793-8711 Auditory Processing Center Website    Links and Related Resources:   Auditory Processing Disorders in Children: More Than Meets the Ear  ALPS Children: A Steep Climb - But Well Worth It!  Episode 1: Uncovering Why a Child is Struggling    Join our email list so that you can receive information about upcoming webinars - ChildNEXUS.com The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.

The umbrella of auditory processing disorders is very broad and many signs might overlap with other types of learning differences. This can make things very confusing, especially for parents who are looking for answers. That is why I have asked my go-to expert on the topic, clinical audiologist Dr. Bea Braun to join us on Diverse Thinking Different Learning. Her years of experience, thorough testing techniques, and intervention strategies make her the perfect guest for today’s conversation on auditory processing disorders. In today’s episode, Dr. Braun explains different subtypes of auditory processing disorders, what they look like, and what testing entails. Sometimes, auditory processing disorders can look like a child with difficulty following multi-step directions, misunderstanding information, challenges in understanding in a noisy environment, or mishearing words. She helps us to understand that auditory processing isn’t just about hearing and can impact academics and day-to-day life for children if it goes unaddressed. Listen on to find out more about what to do if you suspect an auditory processing issue in your own child and what to expect with testing and intervention.   Show Notes: [2:00] - Welcome to the podcast, Dr. Braun! [3:19] - Auditory processing is what happens when sounds leave the ears and are processed as language. There are many types of processing. [4:46] - The most common concern from parents is difficulty following multi-step directions, retelling information, and being unable to understand in noisy environments. [6:27] - Some children will also have difficulty with picking up on tone of voice. [7:31] - A lot of auditory processing signs overlap with those of ADHD. [9:33] - Dr. Braun explains that central auditory processing and auditory processing are essentially the same thing. [11:08] - Dr. Wilson does not diagnose auditory processing disorders and refers children to audiologists for further testing in some cases. [12:35] - Dr. Braun describes auditory processing tests and what they tell her. [15:34] - This testing takes an hour and a half to two hours and is very thorough. [17:09] - There are many things that can be done to improve. Dr. Braun shares how there are at-home programs that are very exciting. [19:15] - Intervention for auditory processing took a long time to become more available to children. [20:46] - Collaboration is very important for proper intervention. [22:18] - Other types of specialists, like speech and language pathologists, can work with audiologists to help address different areas of struggle. [25:04] - Depending on the subtype of auditory processing disorder, there are different supports that can be implemented in the classroom. [26:27] - Repeating and not rephrasing is important. [27:55] - Multiple modality cues are also very helpful for students in the classroom. [28:37] - There is also hearing assistive technology available. Dr. Braun explains her approach with this type of support. [30:30] - Many school districts are facilitating training in schools now as well. [31:42] - If you start with interventions when children are very young, the progress is very fast. [33:50] - However, starting training later in life can also make a huge difference. Understanding their differences is very empowering for students.   About Our Guest: Dr. Bea Braun, is a clinical audiologist and a credentialed educational audiologist with 23 years of experience completing central auditory processing evaluations. Dr. Braun has completed over 12,000 comprehensive central auditory processing evaluations. She is an expert in the area of central auditory processing and specializes in testing children as young as age 5 as well as adults, including individuals diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, traumatic brain injury, and those identified as twice-exceptional. Dr. Braun has her own private practice in Woodland Hills and Santa Barbara and has worked with over 80 school districts in southern and central California. She is also an adjunct professor at California State University, Los Angeles.   Connect with Dr. Bea Braun: <ul> <li>Phone: 626-793-8711</li> <li><a href="https://www.auditoryprocessingctr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Auditory Processing Center Website</a></li> </ul>   Links and Related Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.childnexus.com/blog/article/auditory-processing-disorders-in-children-more-than-meets-the-ear-5a03c4a060bc3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Auditory Processing Disorders in Children: More Than Meets the Ear</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.childnexus.com/blog/article/alps-children-a-steep-climb-but-well-worth-it" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ALPS Children: A Steep Climb - But Well Worth It!</a></li> <li><a href="https://childnexuspodcast.com/uncovering-why-a-child-is-struggling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 1: Uncovering Why a Child is Struggling</a></li> </ul> Join our email list so that you can receive information about upcoming webinars - <a href="http://childnexus.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChildNEXUS.com</a> The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.

Ep. 49: Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder with Dr. Bea Braun

Dr. Braun is a clinical audiologist and a credentialed educational audiologist with nearly 30 years of experience, including completing comprehensive (central) auditory processing evaluations in private and educational settings. She founded the Auditory Processing Center of Pasadena in 2005 to provide comprehensive (central) auditory processing evaluations for children and adults while educating patients and their families as to each individual's specific deficits and strengths. Dr. Braun is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, a member of the Educational Audiology Association, and a guest lecturer at Cal State Northridge.Dr. Braun joins me today to discuss what she wishes that parents knew at the point of looking for and accessing the services their child needs and how to manage the process so that it works for them. She describes why she chose this fascinating career pathway and the route she took into the educational audiology profession. Dr. Braun also details why ‘auditory processing’ is an umbrella term and discusses some of the other learning differences, such as ADHD and dyslexia, that also connect with difficulties in processing sounds. “Our brain is what they call plastic doing auditory training with a young child versus older children. Getting your children assessed young is the key, and getting intervention completed young is the key.” - Dr. Bea BraunThis week on The Different Learners Podcast:●What is an auditory processing disorder, and how you test for it●What happened in the world of education in 2008 that made Dr. Braun decide to move to private practice●Why there are so many similarities between ADHD, auditory processing disorders, and dyslexia●What to look for as a parent if you think your child may have auditory processing issues●Programs that parents can do at home, and how to ask your school to move forward with an assessment●The specific tests and interventions parents should be asking for Connect with Dr. Bea Braun:●Auditory Processing Center of Pasadena website●Dr. Bea Braun on LinkedIn●Auditory Processing Center of Pasadena on FacebookConnect with Different Learners:●Different Learners website●Different Learners on Instagram

Dr. Braun is a clinical audiologist and a credentialed educational audiologist with nearly 30 years of experience, including completing comprehensive (central) auditory processing evaluations in private and educational settings. She founded the Auditory Processing Center of Pasadena in 2005 to provide comprehensive (central) auditory processing evaluations for children and adults while educating patients and their families as to each individual's specific deficits and strengths. Dr. Braun is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, a member of the Educational Audiology Association, and a guest lecturer at Cal State Northridge. Dr. Braun joins me today to discuss what she wishes that parents knew at the point of looking for and accessing the services their child needs and how to manage the process so that it works for them. She describes why she chose this fascinating career pathway and the route she took into the educational audiology profession. Dr. Braun also details why ‘auditory processing’ is an umbrella term and discusses some of the other learning differences, such as ADHD and dyslexia, that also connect with difficulties in processing sounds. “Our brain is what they call plastic doing auditory training with a young child versus older children. Getting your children assessed young is the key, and getting intervention completed young is the key.” - Dr. Bea Braun This week on The Different Learners Podcast: ●What is an auditory processing disorder, and how you test for it ●What happened in the world of education in 2008 that made Dr. Braun decide to move to private practice ●Why there are so many similarities between ADHD, auditory processing disorders, and dyslexia ●What to look for as a parent if you think your child may have auditory processing issues ●Programs that parents can do at home, and how to ask your school to move forward with an assessment ●The specific tests and interventions parents should be asking for Connect with Dr. Bea Braun: ●Auditory Processing Center of Pasadena website ●Dr. Bea Braun on LinkedIn ●Auditory Processing Center of Pasadena on Facebook Connect with Different Learners: ●Different Learners website ●Different Learners on Instagram

Auditory Processing disorder with Dr Bea Braun

Rachel &amp; Steph welcome audiologist Dr. Bea Braun to the podcast. In this episode, Dr. Braun explains how layered and foundational auditory processing is, the way the brain processes auditory information, how it directly impacts learning (reading, writing, and school functioning), and what learners can do about impacted auditory processing.Connect with Dr. Bea Braunhttps://www.auditoryprocessingctr.comSupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcastHow to connect with us:Join our FB GroupJoin our e-mail listRachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group websiteSteph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapistOther episodes mentioned:Ep 63: Slow Processing Speed with Dr. Ellen Braaten (Author Series)Ep 127: Understanding Vision with Developmental Optometrist Dr. Elise Brisco (Local Professionals Series)

Rachel &amp; Steph welcome audiologist Dr. Bea Braun to the podcast. In this episode, Dr. Braun explains how layered and foundational auditory processing is, the way the brain processes auditory information, how it directly impacts learning (reading, writing, and school functioning), and what learners can do about impacted auditory processing. Connect with Dr. Bea Braun <a href="https://www.auditoryprocessingctr.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.auditoryprocessingctr.com</a> Support us on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast</a> How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 63: Slow Processing Speed with Dr. Ellen Braaten (Author Series) Ep 127: Understanding Vision with Developmental Optometrist Dr. Elise Brisco (Local Professionals Series)

145: Auditory Processing with Dr. Bea Braun (Professionals Series)