Central Auditory Processing Disorder Online Therapy System
CAPDOTS™ is a specialized listening program designed to support and improve auditory processing difficulties. The evidence-based program uses dichotic listening activities to mature the peripheral auditory system, reduce ear advantages, reduce damage to the auditory nerve, improve auditory memory, and improve divided auditory attention. Since auditory processing plays a significant role in reading development, academic performance, and positive social relationships, CAPDOTS can be a crucial part of a comprehensive treatment plan for auditory processing difficulties and disorders.
Who benefits from CAPDOTS?
Individuals with a diagnosis of Auditory Processing Disorder that involves binaural integration and/or binaural separation difficulties are excellent candidates for CAPDOTS. An auditory processing disorder may occur in isolation or as part of a neurodivergence or additional diagnosis, including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and speech and language disorders. For those looking to improve their auditory attention, hone their auditory discrimination, more easily follow verbal directions, parse important information from background noise, or strengthen their overall auditory cortex, CAPDOTS is an excellent option.
How does CAPDOTS work?
CAPDOTS is a computer-based program, accessible anywhere with wifi connectivity, during which the client listens to a structured series of dichotic listening activities to engage in evidence-based auditory training. Within daily listening exercises, the client listens to words or numbers presented separately to each ear via headphones and repeats back what they hear. An assistant (often the parent/caregiver/partner), trained by the facilitating therapist, helps to mark responses as correct/incorrect, and the program slowly increases in difficulty and complexity over time.
As a licensed Speech and Language Therapist specially trained in CAPDOTS, I bring a unique and important understanding of auditory processing and its intersections with learning, executive functioning, school or work productivity, and social confidence. CAPDOTS can be offered as a standalone program or woven into an individual's current therapy plan. Clients and families can expect the following:
Full access to the CAPDOTS-Integrated and/or CAPDOTS-Selected program based upon presenting concerns and goals.
50-minute informational and training session for parents/caregivers/partners of the client to ensure confident understanding of their role in the daily listening exercises.
Weekly monitoring of client progress, including individualized messaging and feedback through the client’s CAPDOTS portal or via email.
50-minute consultation meeting (or two 25-minute meetings) during the duration of the program to address any questions, concerns, observations, or adjustments along the way. Clients and families can expect to be supported throughout the program and always have the opportunity to schedule additional consultation sessions, if desired.
50-minute session with the client and family upon completion of the program to review outcomes and determine the next steps in the client’s roadmap towards reaching their goals.
The cost for either the CAPDOTS-Integrated or CAPDOTS-Selected program, inclusive of the above outlined supports, is $1,300.00. Additional, tailored support can be provided as needed. In order to reap the full benefits of the program, clients and families/partners are asked to dedicate 20-30 minutes per day, five days per week to completing the exercises. With this commitment in mind, the program can last anywhere from eight to twelve weeks.
You can learn more details about CAPDOTS-Integrated and CAPDOTS-Selected, as well as access additional information, resources and research related to the program and central auditory processing disorder on the CAPDOTS website.