"Learning more about APD and Dyslexia were my goals. We are starting to see more of these types of clients in our university clinic, so I needed more of a solid foundation in my knowledge. I loved how my adult neuro beliefs about therapy and multiple inputs helping success were mirrored here. I love the brain and how all the inputs we can provide will help our clients." J.D. (Nov. 2024)

"All of the information was great and very interesting." A.B. (Nov. 2024)

"Treatment approaches were helpful." J.T. (Nov. 2024)

"The discussion of therapy programs/ approaches was beneficial." M.M. (Oct. 2024)

"Evidence-based intervention techniques were helpful. The speaker was knowledgeable and engaging." K.C. (Oct. 2024)

"Targeting working memory is an important factor to treatment in auditory processing disorders. I liked the depth of information provided in the lecture." K.W. (Oct. 2024)

"Therapy resources were helpful. I liked Martha, her knowledge and organization of the presentation." M.L. (Oct. 2024)

"Discussing the relationship between language processing and reading - specifically the neuroscience was beneficial. The course was thorough, supported by neurology." M.M. (Oct. 2024)

"Helpful topics relating to Dyslexia. Interesting topic with easy-to-follow presentation." A.H. (Sep. 2024)

"I enjoyed the review on CAPD and also the examples of treatment strategies." L.W. (Aug. 2024)

"Interventions of CAPD, definitions, neuroanatomy were beneficial. The course was clear and organized." P.F. (Aug. 2024)

"The need to address CAPD along with reading and language skills was a beneficial topic. To see a student's strengths and challenges, not weaknesses! Loved the free open access materials and the selected references at the end! The overall depth and scope of the presentation, particularly the quick, but crucial, neuroscience crash course! I thought the Case Study at the end nicely wrapped up the totality of material presented." P.B. (Aug. 2024)

"I enjoyed the neuro connection review. The course was interesting and easy to follow." C.P. (Jul. 2024)

"Discussing the connection between dyslexia and APD was beneficial. Really good assessment and treatment information. I can’t wait to look at the digital resources she provided." M.B. (Jul. 2024)

"Combining visual and auditory supports was helpful. I liked the flow/content." M.A. (Jun. 2024)

"The link between APD and reading, all of the available open-access articles, and the website with EBP strategies for children with literacy difficulties were beneficial. I liked the review of brain anatomy and processing and how anatomy is related to intervention." M.R. (May. 2024)

"The Active Reading Model was beneficial. I enjoyed the presentation of recent evidence-based studies and findings. The presenter was clear and knowledgeable. The relationship between APD and Literacy Development and Dyslexia was well outlined." S.G. (Apr. 2024)

"The information on infants and adolescents was helpful. The course kept my attention." M.S. (Apr. 2024)

"Auditory processing recap was beneficial. I liked the review of neurology." J.G. (Apr. 2024)

"A helpful neurology review." M.C. (Apr. 2024)

"I thought the info about students in adolescence showing up with APD/reading challenges was very interesting and important. For my daily practice, I will use some of the tools (online and free!) recommended. Thanks for the online resources that were free -- excellent! Loved "Clusive" that lets students personalize the tools to aid with comprehension!" P.B. (Mar. 2024)

"Review of integrated approaches was beneficial. I enjoyed the review of processing and interventions / resources provided." P.M. (Mar. 2024)

"The specific interventions for the classroom were helpful. Very in-depth descriptions and explanations of APD." A.P. (Mar. 2024)

"Free resources to help students. Martha Burns is an excellent speaker and very knowledgeable. So happy she is willing to share what she knows." J.M. (Feb. 2024)

"I liked the reference to adolescents and adults. I was able to complete this course flexibly." S.J. (Feb. 2024)

"Everything was research-based and very current research. All of the reading intervention connections to APD and research were beneficial." S.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Relevant neurology and recent research presented very clearly. Anatomical and physiological review of auditory processing." R.F. (Dec. 2023)

"Learning about the different assessments and intervention approaches will be helpful to implement in my practice and also share with parents. I liked being able to rewind parts that I did not understand fully." X.C. (Nov. 2023)

"Assessment and Treatment. Course was concise." A.V. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the interventions and the recent research." S.Y. (Nov. 2023)

"Extensive research shared by the presenter to increase literacy outcomes in clients with (C)APD. And using a combination of assessments and interventions for clients with Auditory Processing Disorders." S.C. (Nov. 2023)

"Approaches and interventions for adolescents were beneficial. I liked the different program recommendations." R.A. (Nov. 2023)

"Lots of great resources for immediate use. I am a literacy specialist (SLP), and understanding the integrated nature of auditory processing with language as it applies to reading is very valuable information to me. Good visuals for neurological information." R.P. (Oct. 2023)

"The different evidence-based treatments and interventions were helpful. The material was straightforward." G.Z. (Sep. 2023)

"Interventions for Auditory Processing. Thorough coverage of this information." S.Y. (Sep. 2023)

"I really appreciated all of the research findings that provided more insight into the different learning/brain aspects of auditory processing and what could go wrong. Also loved the interventions offered." S.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I would highly recommend this speaker! Really liked how enthusiastic the speaker was throughout the presentation. Her energy was passed on to me, the listener, and I found all of the information she provided extremely useful and evidence-based." S.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the neurobiological explanation and the specific interventions." A.C. (Jul. 2023)

"I gained knowledge from each section. I always like visuals I can reference and material that I can adapt to my students. I enjoyed the logical order that was built on the previous section." E.D. (Jul. 2023)

"Therapy resources were helpful. I appreciate the clear linking of brain function research to impact on skills in speech, language, and reading in the individual. A review of recent research and a review of neurology is always helpful to me. The research was well-linked to practical implications for treating individuals. The course was challenging but not overwhelming." S.P. (Jul. 2023)

"Fantastic and knowledgeable speaker." L.P. (Jul. 2023)

"Thorough investigation of auditory processing’s links to other domains. I liked the research supported." J.D. (Jul. 2023)

"Research studies and the resources for strategies were beneficial." K.T. (May 2023)

"Learning how reading benefits therapy. I liked the neurology and evidence-based interventions presented." C.G. (May 2023)

"I liked the assessment and treatment and specific apps and websites. All information was supported by reliable references." A.Z. (May 2023)

"How auditory processing impacts literacy and early indicators of dyslexia and how they affect a child's learning. The section on dyslexia and language learning and how it correlates with learning how to read was new to me. This course gave me quite a bit of insight into one of my clients." E.V. (Apr. 2023)

"I especially appreciated the holistic approach and the clarification of different aspects of learners. Overall, I appreciated the summary of current research - presented in a way that I could understand, and in a way that made the information relevant to me and the students I teach." D.D. (Mar. 2023)

"The course outline was clear and evenly paced. One section led logically to the next. With this outline, it will be easy for me to review and locate specific information I might need in the future." D.D. (Mar. 2023)

"Interventions were beneficial. I liked all of it." S.L. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning relationship between APD and reading difficulties." J.J. (Feb. 2023)

"I love brain science personally. I liked the course organization and detail. Presenter did a good job following and elaborating on slides. The SLP role is often undervalued related to oral language/reading comprehension." E.W. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the top down approach to teach reading which would also target/address other skills. Course provided websites to use for therapy." A.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Course provided understanding and methods for intervention." M.K. (Feb. 2023)

"Interventions for APD were beneficial. Liked I could take course at my own pace." L.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Specific info on free materials to suggest to school staff to incorporate in class work. Rather intensive but very well presented and easy to follow. Had my attention throughout." E.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the effective APD interventions. The slides were very helpful." T.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of neurology and the impact on development and auditory processing and dyslexia." M.D. (Jan. 2023)

"Evidence-based tools. Main ideas help to explain issues to parents." L.D. (Dec. 2022)

"The information about APD and interventions was beneficial. I liked the connection between language therapy and reading treatment." M.A. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the resources she shared." M.S. (Dec. 2022)

"The whole presentation was very informative." A.V. (Dec. 2022)

"The treatment approaches and online materials were helpful. Great resources and I liked the knowledge of presenter." L.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Good application with resources." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"The validation that working top-down and bottom-up for my students with dyslexia is efficacious. I liked the pace and the clear handout and the balance amongst interventions as valid, not all about AP." N.G. (Dec. 2022)

"The handout was thorough. I liked the explanation of the correlation between CAPD and reading, and the specific intervention ideas, websites, etc." P.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I enjoyed learning about the different evidence-based practices to implement in therapy. I also liked the anatomy refresher and gaining a better understanding of how the brain is impacted by APD." M.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Enjoyed it all. Provided information I can share with my teachers." G.S. (Nov. 2022)

"The connections to dyslexia and how to better assist those with APD was beneficial. I liked how I was able to take notes alongside the speaker." H.K. (Nov. 2022)

"The explanations of neural plasticity and epigenesis was good. I liked the section on diagnosis of APD with a list of all professionals who should be involved and the best APD assessments for SLPs." H.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the practicality of the course. Evidence based treatment strategies and assessment options." M.D. (Oct. 2022)

"The speaker gave so much information but made it understandable and with ideas for implementation." J.B. (Oct. 2022)

"All was relevant. I liked the links to the current research and the reinforcement of certain concepts for best practices for APD, oral language and literacy!" K.L. (Sept. 2022)

"I enjoyed the intervention portion - apps to aid both pediatrics and adults." B.H. (Sept. 2022)

"This course provided updated research and practical evidence-based strategies." V.S. (Sept. 2022)

"A wealth of information was provided in a short amount of time which can be studied further to provide current, relevant help and information to my clients." M.M. (Sept. 2022)

"Well organized and summarized recent relevant research in assessment and intervention." D.H. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the information on memory and attention skills as it related to auditory processing and reading skills. Also the information on influence of morphological awareness and competency in comprehension." D.H. (Aug. 2022)

"Appreciated the use of many recent studies that I had not read before!" T.R. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the content related to science and the practice of speech-language pathology." A.C. (Aug. 2022)

"The self-study content was current." L.W. (Aug. 2022)

"All learning outcomes were addressed in the course." A.M. (Aug. 2022)

1. Describe the neurological processes identified and associated with a diagnosis of Auditory Processing Disorder.

2. Interpret audiological assessments for relevant clinical application.

3. Identify relevant cognitive and literacy issues that may be related to APD.

4. Identify and select evidence-based language and reading interventions for children and adolescents diagnosed with APD.

This program is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.

ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:

• Current ASHA Member.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder.
• Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology.
• Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
• Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
• Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC.
• Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in SLP or audiology.

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.