Скачать или смотреть Episode 114: Is Auditory Processing the Cause of Your Child’s Struggles in School? - Jill Stowell

Is It ADHD… or Auditory Processing? Understanding the Hidden Challenge Affecting Learning and Behavior

Does your child seem to tune out, get overwhelmed in class, or “not listen”—even when they’re trying their best?

In this powerful episode, Jill Stowell, M.S., founder of Stowell Learning Centers and author of At Wit's End, unpacks what auditory processing is, how it impacts learning, focus, and emotions—and why it’s so often mistaken for ADHD, anxiety, or defiance.

You’ll experience firsthand what it feels like to live with an auditory processing disorder, and walk away with real insight, empathy, and actionable tips that can help your child thrive.

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IN THIS EPISODE:
✅ Why auditory processing is not a hearing issue—and why it matters
✅ The truth about kids who “zone out,” melt down, or act out
✅ Real-life simulations and success stories that will change how you see behavior
✅ Practical strategies for home, school, and remote learning
✅ The breakthrough science behind listening programs that actually work

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SHOW NOTES:
📘 At Wit's End – https://stowellcenter.com/book-atwits...
🎧 The Listening Program – Advanced Brain Technologies: https://advancedbrain.com/
📗 Like Sound Through Water – Book on auditory processing disorder

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STOWELL LEARNING CENTERS:
🌐 https://stowellcenter.com
📞 Schedule a Call: https://stowellcenter.com/learning-sp...
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📷 Instagram:   / stowellcenter  

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Every child deserves to learn with confidence. And when we address the root of the challenge, transformation becomes possible. 💙


TIMESTAMPS
00:00 LD Expert Live Introduction
02:05 Auditory Processing and the role it plays in your child’s education
05:05 Dr. Daniel Amen’s experience- 90 seconds!
10:50 Learning Continuum
13:46 Question: Auditory Processing Disorder- not a scientific disorder- how can I get the school to recognize this as a disorder?
16:47 Question: Best way to discuss Auditory Processing Disorder with administrators and teachers?
21:05 Question: Is ADHD and Auditory Processing Disorder the same thing?
21:58 Question: Miscommunication due to daughter with Auditory Processing Disorder, is it treatable?
22:58 Question: Are smaller classes helpful for kids with an Auditory Processing Disoder?
25:06 Question: My child is in high school, and is exhausted after a lecture- does he have Auditory Processing Disorder?
26:25 Question: My son hates to read and spell- could it be Auditory Processing Disorder?
27:45 Question: I think my child’s teacher is labeling my child with ADHD, but I think it’s an Auditory Processing Disorder. What can I do?
29:29 How Auditory Processing Disorder can be improved- explained!
34:40 Question: Can ear infections cause Auditory Processing Disorder?
36:07 Question: My daughter is 15, has no friends, speech is unclear though she has good hearing. Is that a sign of Auditory Processing Disorder?
38:24 Question: Are doctors diagnosing kids with Auditory Processing Disorder as depression?
41:00 Auditory Processing Disorder- does it always present with a speech or articulation issue?
43:15 When Auditory Processing Disorder is recognized in school, how can a child be helped?
44:35 How music and sound can train Auditory Processing issues
46:06 Science of sound explained
47:02 How we work with Auditory Processing Disorder at Stowell Learning Center
47:50 Question: Remote schooling, how to help child with Auditory Processing Disorder? What about in person where masks are required?
50:06 Question: Can taking singing or music lessons help?
52:42 Question: I have an Auditory Processing Disorder- should I ask my teacher to wear a clear mask? Can this be included in my IEP?
53:53 Question: Putting kids on medication vs getting Auditory Processing Disorder training?
54:45 Question: Therapy techniques and resources for parents?
56:07 Tips for parents with a child with Auditory Processing Disorder
59:24 What is helpful in our sessions at Stowell Learning Centers
1:01:01 Promo for next week’s show