Strategies for Slow Processing

What is phonetic decoding?

• An inability to process language at natural language speed.

• A delay in integrating things heard with things seen.

• Difficulty filling in the gaps when speech is more challenging.

• Low tolerance for noise.

What is auditory closure?

• Difficulty filling in the gaps when speech is more challenging.

• Recognizing differences in speech sounds.

• Difficulty understanding competing, meaningful speech.

• Low tolerance for noise.

Which visual processing disorder involves difficulty in recognizing and interpreting visual information in space?

• Visual-Spatial Condition

• Visual Motor-Processing Issue

• Visual Closure Issues

• Letter and Symbol Reversal

What is Sensory Modulation Disorder?

• A problem in recognizing differences or similarities in qualities of stimuli.

• A problem in regulating responses to sensory inputs resulting in withdrawal or strong negative responses.

• A problem with control of posture or quality of movements.

• A problem with planning, sequencing, and executing unfamiliar actions.

What is a common sign of Postural-Ocular Disorder?

• Overly sensitive to sounds.

• Grasping objects too tightly or using too much force.

• Fatigues easily.

• Eats in a sloppy manner.