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About Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP
Expertise
My expertise is both personal and professional. I am an adult with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, and I am an ASHA certified Speech-language pathologist. I worked in the school system, giving direct theraputic servies to children with both language difficulties and attention deficit disorder. (I am very familiar with the IEP process and the IDEA.)I have consulted on-line, in person and via the telephone with a number of parents of children with ADD.
Experience
My area of expertise lies in my holistic approach to ADD and other similar neurologically-based conditions including Non-verbal learning disorders. I am a researcher of medical treatments, studies regarding concrete documentation of the geographical differences in the "ADD" brain (PET scans, SPECT scans, etc.) herbal treatments, functional organizational strategies for children and adults (stuff that'll get you through the day; sensory techniques for relaxation and stress relief; and organizational tools - from the technological to the home-grown type. I am also a researcher of other conditions that are frequently co-existing with ADD. I have read extensively about women's issues and am an empathetic individal who would like to share strength, hope, experience and education.
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I hold a Certificate of Clinical Competency issued by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
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Expert: Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP - 10/12/2009
Question
Hello. My daughter had several ear infections growing up. Tubes twice and eventually everything removed (tonsils, adnoids). She presents with ADHD and her testing was like an EKG, up and down. She may have disphonic dyslexia and her memory lets go of information very quickly. We have been referred to a speech pathologist.
What is a Speech Pathologist going to help her with? She speaks with 100% clarity and is high verbal. Thank you for your help.
Answer
Dear Virginia,
Thanks so much for asking me your question. Has your daughter had an audiological assessment. It sounds to me as if she may have signs of something called Central Auditory Processing Disorder. She may be having trouble hearing in noise. She may be having trouble hearing some sounds in words. Once an audiologist determines if she has any of these issues, then you can look into treatment. Treatment can be done by a speech therapist, and audiologist or both. If she is having difficulty with her hearing, then it may be why she seems to forget - she may not have really heard the whole message the way it was intended in the first place.
A speech therapist in the schools can help the teachers learn to talk to her better. To make sure that they have her attention before giving information, checking with her to make sure she understood directions if given to the whole class. Asking her to repeat back directions to ensure that she got the whole message. Seating her away from air vents and other equipment.
A speech therapist can help work on how processing language at a faster pace also if she seems to process language slower than others, also.
I would suggest that you see an audiologist first, before seeking services from a speech therapist, especially if your daughter's IQ is in the average range - above 85. Auditory Processing Disorders overlap with Attention Deficit Disorder. You can have one, or both.
I hope that I have answered your question.
Many Blessings to you. I apologize for the delay in this response.
Christine
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