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Welcome to Able Kids Foundation
Able Kids Foundation is a nonprofit specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), also known as auditory processing disorder (APD).
Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, we have evaluated over 4,000 individuals from all 50 states and 32 countries, serving children, adolescents, and adults.
Drs. Locke and Wisdom are recognized experts in the field, having been invited to speak at local, national, and international conferences on CAPD.
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Our Services
CAPD Testing & Diagnosis
We provide central auditory processing assessments to children, adolescents, and adults. Through comprehensive diagnostic testing, we evaluate how effectively the auditory system processes and prioritizes what it hears.
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CAPD Treatment
Our research-based treatment program helps children and adults with CAPD progress from feeling overwhelmed by their auditory environment to thriving in the world around them.
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Common signs and symptoms associated with CAPD include:
- Sensitivity to sounds (loud and soft)
- Being easily distracted by noise
- Mishearing
- Difficulty following auditory directions
- Feeling exhausted or emotionally sensitive at the end of the day
- Experiencing anxiety
- Controlling conversations, talking loudly, and/or making noises
- Excessive talking, humming, etc.
Impacts of CAPD
Central auditory processing disorder can impact:
- Academic performance
- Work performance
- Participation in extracurricular activities
- Self-esteem
- Social and family relationships
- Overall well-being
- How one feels in noisy environments
- Quality of life
People with CAPD are frequently misunderstood. Without proper identification and support, many individuals with CAPD are held to unrealistic expectations and mistakenly seen as underachievers when an unaddressed disorder - not a lack of ability - is the true obstable.
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Client Testimonial
My son received his ear filter and it has been nothing short of life changing. For years, he has suffered in silence although he knew something was wrong. Receiving the proper APD diagnosis alone was a huge relief and incredibly validating for him. Then to receive the ear filter a couple of weeks later and have it make such a huge difference in school, in the cafeteria, on the bus, and in regular family activities, like eating in a loud restaurant, is nothing short of miraculous. Thank you, Dr. Locke and the Able Kids Foundation. The Able Kids Foundation has transformed his life and for that, we are eternally grateful.
- Parent from Colorado
Able Kids Foundation is dedicated to service, committed to integrity, and inspired by excellence.
Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, Able Kids Foundation is dedicated to serving the central auditory processing community through education and evidence-based solutions.
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Central auditory processing disorder often coexists with other diagnoses.
CAPD can coexist with giftedness as well as other conditions such as ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorder, autism, dyslexia, hearing loss, misophonia, sensory processing difficulties, speech and language delays, traumatic brain injuries, and/or visual processing challenges. Whether CAPD exists as a comorbidity or an isolated condition, CAPD should be identified and properly managed.
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