Auditory Processing (Disorder) Specialist

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Dr. Elizabeth D’Souza
MSc. (Speech and Hearing), Au.D CCC-SLP, CCC-A
Speech Pathologist and Audiologist-Specializing in Auditory Processing Disorder (Assessment and Intervention)

About

Audiologists evaluate and identify the auditory function and its associated disorders.

As an audiologist and speech pathologist, Elizabeth evaluates and provides rehabilitation and appropriate therapeutic treatment in person and remotely for auditory processing disorders (APD/CAPD). Early identification and intervention is critical as in all disorders. Tests to diagnose are available from 5 years of age. Children below 5 can be assessed for risks/deficits in their auditory processing skills.

The profound impact of auditory processing disorders is well established. Auditory Processing Disorder (APD or CAPD) negatively impacts listening clarity/accuracy and efficient transmission of auditory signals to the brain. It often impacts communication, reading and socioemotional skills. The incidence is reported to be as high as 5% within the school age population. Dr Jack Katz endorsed that 20% of the school-aged population is affected. Therapy can be customized to successfully improve specific auditory processing weaknesses.

— Elizabeth D’Souza

Services

  1. Service 01

    Auditory Processing Evaluation

    Evaluations for auditory processing are performed on school age children through adults. Comprehensive Evaluation includes case history, peripheral audiological assessment, and a battery of tests for auditory processing. The specific tests assess temporal resolution, temporal ordering/sequencing, dichotic listening, degraded signals (noise, filtered, time compressed) and phonemic synthesis. The evaluation process will be 3 hours, which includes the initial case meeting to gather history. A comprehensive report of the auditory processing disorder including the educational impact with specific recommendations for therapeutic interventions and listening strategies will be provided within 2-3 weeks. Children below 5 years of age are evaluated to identify risks/deficits in auditory skills for early identification.

    • Age School age children through adults
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  2. Service 02

    Auditory Processing Therapy

    Auditory Processing is a foundational skill that can adversely affect higher order skills such as phonemic processing, reading, speech sound acquisition and language processing. Quite often, speech therapy and standard reading intervention yield limited progress when there are auditory processing deficits. Therapy allows the development and strengthening of auditory decoding, auditory integration and listening in noise skills. Therapy is individualized based on the type of APD. Typical length of service for auditory therapy is 1-2 years after identification.

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  3. Service 03

    Consultation Services for Schools

    Consultation services for school districts for the management of students with auditory processing disorder: Evaluation of the disorder with report, staff education, recommendations for individualized therapeutic interventions along with accommodations and environmental modifications will be provided.

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  4. Service 04

    Parent/Child Advocacy Services

    This service includes meeting with the team for staff education / training, recommendations of individualized therapeutic interventions along and accommodations and help with developing Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

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From the journal

LATEST POSTS

  1. Maximizing Learning Potential: Auditory Processing Therapy and Strategies

    A guide to evidence-based therapy strategies that consistently yield the strongest gains — and how families and educators can support the work outside the clinic.

  2. Expert Tips for Supporting Children with Auditory Processing Challenges

    Small daily adjustments at home — getting attention first, reducing background noise, building self-advocacy — can dramatically reduce the load.

  3. Understanding Auditory Processing Disorders in School-Aged Children

    What APD is, what it isn't, and how it shows up in the school years — the first step toward getting a child the right kind of help.

From families

In their own words

Elizabeth D’Souza has truly changed my niece’s life. She evaluated her for auditory processing concerns as an adult and recommended programs that made an incredible difference. Since working with Elizabeth, my niece has absolutely blossomed. Her ability to…

Harriet B Aunt

D’Souza has been my daughter’s audiologist since 2018, and during this time, she has provided exceptional care and demonstrated remarkable expertise in the area of auditory processing disorder (APD).

Heather D. Parent

We are deeply grateful and truly inspired by the extraordinary care and expertise Elizabeth D’Souza provided to our son. As an audiologist, Elizabeth’s profound understanding of auditory processing challenges, particularly for children on the Autism Spectrum…

Krista and Demetry Parents

Dr. D’Souza is an amazing audiologist. I was lucky enough to find her after going to three other audiologists who said that I had no hearing issues. Dr. D’Souza took the time to do a comprehensive evaluation of my hearing and auditory processing skills along…

Lisa Client / Special Education Teacher

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