Auditory Processing Evaluations

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) affects how the brain processes and makes sense of what we hear. A person with APD may have normal hearing but still have difficulty understanding spoken information—particularly in challenging listening situations.

Common signs may include:

• Difficulty following spoken directions

• Frequently asking others to repeat themselves

• Trouble understanding speech in background noise

• Difficulty distinguishing similar-sounding words

• Problems with reading, spelling, or learning new information

• Feeling like you can hear what someone is saying, but can’t always

  understand it

APD is not the same as hearing loss. Instead, the difficulty occurs in how auditory information is processed by the brain.

What Sets King Audiology Apart:

1. Specialized Expertise in the Buffalo Model

King Audiology uses the Buffalo Model of APD, developed by Dr. Jack Katz, to identify specific areas of auditory processing difficulty rather than simply determining whether a disorder is present. This allows evaluation and treatment to target each individual’s unique pattern of strengths and challenges

2. Personalized, Patient-Centered Care

King Audiology provides individualized evaluations and recommendations based on each person’s unique listening challenges. We recognize that auditory processing difficulties can continue into adulthood and affect conversations, work, relationships, and everyday communication.

3. Clear, Actionable Recommendations

Following the evaluation, we provide clear, individualized recommendations based on each person’s specific results. Our goal is not simply to identify areas of difficulty, but to provide practical strategies and treatment options that can improve listening and communication in everyday life.

4. Collaborative Care When Needed

When appropriate, King Audiology can collaborate with other professionals involved in your care. Evaluation results and recommendations are designed to be clear and useful, helping you and your providers better understand your auditory processing strengths, challenges, and next steps.

5. Support Beyond the Evaluation

An APD evaluation is more than a diagnosis. Results are used to develop individualized recommendations and treatment options designed to strengthen listening and communication skills and address the specific areas of difficulty identified during testing.

King Audiology is where clinical expertise meets compassionate care. If you’re looking for a thorough, meaningful APD evaluation guided by the trusted Buffalo Model, you’re in the right place.