2. Easy Read Q&A Activity Sheet

 

 

Title: Easy Read – APD Q&A

Q1. What is APD?
🧠 👂 = Brain + Ears
APD means the brain has trouble understanding sounds.
👉 Write/Draw: “What APD means to me: ____________”

Q2. Can children with APD hear?
✅ Yes, they can hear.
❌ No, they are not deaf.
👉 Circle one!

Q3. What are signs of APD?
📌 Hard to follow instructions
📌 Says “What?” a lot
📌 Struggles in noise
👉 Tick any you know.

Q4. How do teachers and parents find out?
🩺 Hearing test
🎧 Audiologist listening test
📖 Speech and language test
👉 Write/Draw: Who helps me? __________

Q5. What helps at school?
📄 Written instructions
🎤 FM system
🤫 Quiet space
👉 Tick which ones would help you most.

Q6. Can children with APD do well?
😀 YES! With help, children can learn and do well at school.
👉 Write/Draw: “Something I’m good at: ____________”

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📊 3. PowerPoint (Slide Outline)

Slide 1 – Title

• What is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)?

• Student & Parent-Friendly Guide

Slide 2 – What is APD?

• Trouble processing sounds, not hearing loss

• Brain finds speech harder to understand in noise

Slide 3 – Key Signs

• Hard to follow directions

• Says “What?” often

• Struggles in noisy rooms

• Reading/spelling difficulties

Slide 4 – Diagnosis

• Hearing test

• Audiologist listening test

• Speech & language test

• Parent/teacher reports

Slide 5 – Support at School

• Quiet learning spaces

• Written instructions

• Short, clear speech

• FM system technology

• Extra time

Slide 6 – Reassurance

• Children with APD can succeed

• With support, they can learn and build strong skills

Slide 7 – Activity (Optional)

• “Write or draw one thing that helps you listen better”