Assessment and Therapy for Auditory Processing Disorder (APD),
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) for Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and Misophonia
Kingston Tasmania, and Online
Did you know your brain helps you to hear?
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) disrupts the brain’s ability to process and understand auditory information, even in people with normal hearing. It is a breakdown in receiving, remembering, understanding and using auditory/spoken information.
Similar to individuals with hearing loss, both children and adults with APD have difficulty understanding speech, especially in noisy environments.
People with auditory processing difficulties can have normal hearing, but still struggle to:
follow instructions
understand spoken information
remember spoken information
learn new things
follow conversations
learn to read and have trouble with reading fluency
comprehend what they have read
cope with loud sounds
separate speech from background noise e.g. listening difficulties in the classroom or open plan office.
At Auditory Processing Services, we have normative data to diagnose children from 3.5 years, up to elderly adults. Treatment in the form of auditory training can be extremely beneficial to both adults and children.
It is not a hearing problem although many people initially think it is hearing loss. It is not ADHD, Dyslexia or ASD although many children with these difficulties also struggle with auditory issues.
It is not diagnosed by schools or educators, although many schools recognise this issue in students.
Amber Richards is a Clinical Audiologist based in Kingston, Tasmania specialising in auditory processing disorders and Tinnitus treatment.
Amber has worked in the hearing industry for 20 years in adult and paediatric rehabilitation.
She is a member of the Audiological Society of Australia, the Auditory Processing Institute and Australian Tinnitus, Hyperacusis & Misophonia Association.
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Adults
We offer APD diagnosis and therapy for adults and elderly adults. We also work with Veterans, clients with Traumatic Brain Injury and Cochlear Implants.
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Children
We see children from 3.5 years old. With early diagnosis and intervention, we can help your child improve their auditory processing skills and get them to where they need to be. This can help in many areas including social, emotional and academic.
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Referrals
Clients can be referred by teachers, GPs, paediatricians, and allied health including speech therapists, OT’s, osteopaths and psychologists. Many people recognise APD red flags in themselves or their child and self-refer. You don’t need a referral to book an appointment with Auditory Processing Services.
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NDIS, DVA and Medicare
You may be able to access Medicare rebates with a referral, or if you or your child has a Team Care Arrangement in place. If you have access to funding through the NDIS, we can provide services to self-managed, plan-managed and NDIS managed clients.
About
Auditory Processing Services
Research shows that Auditory Therapy can create changes the brain and lead to many positive outcomes. Auditory processing disorder is treatable. People of all ages can benefit from auditory training, face-to-face or via telehealth.
We provide evidence-based health information and services that empower individuals to make informed decisions. We create individualised programmes that aim to improve auditory processing skills.
Our therapies include:
Auditory Training
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
Interactive Metronome (IM)
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) for tinnitus and sound intolerances
We work with:
Children from 3.5 years old through to elderly adults
Clients with cochlear implants
Clients with Acquired Brain Injuries
Clients who are neurodiverse
Contact Us
Please make contact using this form or directly via email or phone with your question or to schedule an appointment.