#367 - Auditory Processing vs. Attention Issues: How to Tell the Difference with Debbie Baerlocher

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All Things Sensory by Harkla

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L

395 episodes

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Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill, are two passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who answer your questions related to all things sensory, occupational therapy, parenting, self-care, nutrition, and health, from a therapist’s perspective. Providing raw, honest, fun ideas, and strategies, for parents and families to implement into daily life. Great for those who work with children with sensory processing disorder, special needs, autism, and ADHD. This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. At Harkla, our goal is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives.

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#367 - Auditory Processing vs. Attention Issues: How to Tell the Difference with Debbie Baerlocher

All Things Sensory by Harkla

49 minutes 51 seconds

4 months ago

#367 - Auditory Processing vs. Attention Issues: How to Tell the Difference with Debbie Baerlocher

In this episode, we sit down with pediatric audiologist Debbie Baerlocher to unpack the real truth about Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)—what it is, what it’s not, and why it’s often misunderstood. Learn how APD is diagnosed, when to seek help, and why many children show similar symptoms without actually having APD.

Debbie has her Doctorate in Audiology and has been working at Elks Hearing and Balance, aka St. Luke's Hearing and Balance, in Boise, Idaho since she moved to the Treasure Valley just about 25 years ago.

By the end of this episode you’ll learn:

- What a true APD diagnosis involves

- Why symptom lists can be misleading

- When hearing loss, ADHD, or anxiety might be the real cause

- What parents can do right now to help

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or therapist, this episode offers clarity, empathy, and expert advice you won’t want to miss.

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https://www.readingrockets.org/

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