Back-to-School Ready with CAPD and Language Testing
As the last beach days fade and school supply lists start showing up in inboxes, many families begin preparing for the fall routine, new teachers, new schedules, and for some children, new academic challenges.
But what if your child’s biggest barrier isn’t in the backpack, but in the way they process what they hear?
At Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic, we work with many families who start the school year with a big question:
“My child seems smart—but they’re still struggling. Why?”
For some children, the answer lies in how their brain interprets spoken information. That’s where Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) evaluations come in.
👂 What is CAPD?
CAPD occurs when a child has normal hearing—but their brain has difficulty making sense of what’s being heard. Common signs include:
Trouble following directions (especially multi-step ones)
Struggling to focus in noisy settings (like a classroom)
Asking “what?” or “huh?” frequently
Difficulty remembering verbal information
Trouble learning phonics, decoding, or spelling
These challenges often overlap with ADHD or learning differences, making proper evaluation essential to creating a support plan that works.
🧠 A Whole-Child Approach to Evaluation
At Sound, we offer comprehensive CAPD assessments that include:
Auditory testing in both quiet and noisy conditions
Evaluation of speech perception, discrimination, and memory
Language and listening assessments to understand how your child processes, organizes, and expresses information
Our approach combines the expertise of both audiologists and speech-language pathologists, ensuring a full picture of how your child listens, learns, and communicates.
🎒 Why Back-to-School is the Perfect Time
A new school year means new routines, and new academic demands. If your child has been “just getting by,” the start of the year can quickly highlight those lingering challenges.
A CAPD or language evaluation before or early in the school year gives your child a better chance at:
Classroom accommodations (e.g., seating, FM systems, visual aids)
Specialized therapy to target listening and comprehension skills
Better communication between home, school, and support professionals
Greater confidence heading into a new learning environment
📣 We’re Here to Help
If you’re noticing signs of listening difficulty, or just want to better understand how your child learns, don’t wait for progress reports to raise concerns. Early support can make all the difference.
✨ Ready to give your child the tools they need to succeed this school year?
Learn more about our Auditory Processing evaluations and get in touch to schedule a consultation.
Let’s make this their most confident, connected school year yet.
