Oftentimes language and learning difficulties result from or co-exist with a central auditory processing problem. Common co-existing challenges such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or Attention Deficit Disorder and Dyslexia are discussed. Central auditory processing, language or learning difficulties often preclude adults from reaching their full potential in educational, social, family, and work settings. The University Clinic offers a therapy program which focuses on changing how the brain processes information, training in strategies to compensate for their difficulties, preparing individuals for greater success in their particular educational, vocational, and social setting, encouraging positive attitudes and realization of strengths, and teaching self-advocacy skills so each client can become their own best therapist.
Adults typically benefit from a combination of individual and group therapy.
Individual sessions target each individual s specific needs. Individual sessions may focus on helping a client better perceive speech sounds and make sound symbols associations to enhance reading and writing or may focus on teaching strategies to increase the amount of information a person can retain for a period of time. Group therapy allows a forum in which adults sharing similar difficulties can share life experiences, challenges, and successes and practice skills learned in individual sessions. All sessions, individual and group, stress the competencies of individuals and use their strengths to help them overcome challenges. You may call the clinic office to make those appointments at 829-3980.