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When looking at an individual's ability to process information auditorily we take into account several factors.
Our listening habits develop around our auditory abilities and the perceived effectiveness of this ability. For example, when we measure short term memory both auditorily and visually, often we find the individual tends to favors visual input if there is a difference of even one digit span higher in the visual component. Under moments where there is " extreme" pressure, that individual will be able to capture the auditory information but may not fully process or interpret the information. This individual may appear to not listen or pay attention to the conversation which in turn interferes with communication. At Crossroads Institute children are placed on programs designed to break up neuro-inhibitors in feedback pathways which then promote volitional, autonomic and expressive responses. Our approach to hearing and listening issues consists of first assessing the child's developmental age (which often differs from physical age). Next we assess the child's listening skills. Crossroads Institute then works with the neuro-pathways that support the ability to comprehend what has been said and how the brain processes this information. We measure the child's language comprehension activity as it occurs and how the child discriminates and processes auditory vs. visual information. As part of our Crossroads Institute Learning Lab we have programs that will aid the child, parents, teachers and therapists in continually developing listening abilities. The lab activities consists of computer assisted programs that exercise the neuro-motor pathways that promote clear listening comprehension and critical cognitive thinking. Children are placed on programs designed to break up neuro-inhibitors in feedback pathways which will then promote volitional, autonomic and expressive responses.
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