The right therapists for sensory processing disorders

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The right therapists for sensory processing disorders

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Each one of these disorders -- Auditory processing disorders is best treated by a Speech Pathologist and an Audiologist. The Speech Pathologist must be trained in auditory processing. Not every Speech Pathologist is trained in that. Visual processing disorders are typically treated by an Occupational Therapist who understands the neurological underpinnings of a visual processing disorder. Language processing disorders are exclusively treated by a Speech and Language Pathologist. In a Speech Pathologist's training, you will understand how to appropriately treat the language processing disorders. The tricky one is the auditory processing disorders, not all Speech Pathologists truly understand how to treat that problem.

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Erin Kayem, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech Pathologist

As a Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Neurodevelopmental Learning Institute/Brain Enhancement Institute, Erin Kayem is a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist, with a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.

Erin graduated from the University of Manitoba, Canada, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Linguistics. She also graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders. Once completing her undergraduate work, Erin went on to obtain her Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology from Fort Hays State University in Kansas.

Erin has had extensive experience working with children of all ages in various medical and clinical settings. This has given her a strong background in all areas of child and adolescent speech and language delays/disorders, including, neurogenic speech and language disorders, oral motor and swallowing disorders, voice disorders and apraxia. Erin also specializes in the treatment of auditory processing disorders and other learning disabilities as they relate to speech and language development. She is a national speaker, author, trainer, and mother. Her years of dedication to the field have helped both children and adults.

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