The Impacts of "Super Hearing" and How it Can Impact Academic Performance

Full Title: Central Auditory Processing Disorder: The Impacts of "Super Hearing" and How it can Impact Academic Performance, Social Relationships, Self-Esteem, and Overall Well-Being

We are proud to have Dr. Megan Locke from the Able Kids Foundation. She will focus on the identification, diagnosis, and management of central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). Individuals with CAPD have excellent hearing, but are unable to efficiently understand speech and concentrate when placed in environments with even minimal noises. Central auditory processing disorder often occurs along with other disorders such as autism, ADD/ADHD, sensory integration dysfunction, learning disabilities, speech and language deficits, visual processing difficulties, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological conditions. CAPD can also occur in gifted students and adults. This presentation will discuss how to identify at-risk individuals, the impacts of CAPD, what to expect during the evaluation process, and management strategies to help individuals with CAPD have more control over their auditory environment and perform to their full potential.

Dr. Megan Locke is the Executive Director of the Able Kids Foundation in Fort Collins, Colorado where she also serves as one of the Foundation’s audiologists. The Able Kids Foundation specializes in the diagnosis and management of central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) and has evaluated individuals from 49 states and 28 countries since 2006. Dr. Locke joined the Foundation in 2008 passionate about central auditory processing disorders and providing solutions for those who experience auditory challenges. To date, she has evaluated over 2,500 children and adults for CAPD. Prior to joining the Able Kids Foundation, Dr. Locke worked at a sound therapy center which served individuals with various hearing and processing challenges. At that center, she was also a certified Tomatis, Auditory Integration Training (AIT), Fast ForWord, and Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention (REI) provider. Dr. Locke has 21 years of experience working with children and adults with special needs in classroom and clinical settings. A native of Canton, Ohio, she earned a Doctor of Audiology degree from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences from Ohio University. She is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and licensed by the state of Colorado.

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