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processing speed?
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Posted Sep 06, 2001 at 3:24:56 AM
Subject: processing speed?
Hello, Thank you. |
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Anonymous
Joined Jun 19, 2013 Posts: 69140 Other Topics |
Sounds familiar to me. I was in a car accident in 1989 and have had quite a few problems because of it. The timing lag described turned out to be a major problem for me. Dr. Joan Burleigh at CSU's Center for Central Auditory Processing Research has been very instumental in helping me obtain my dream of getting a Ph.D. Before she helped me with strategies to limit the amount of auditory stimulous that I recieved, I could not focus my eyes very well, direct small motor movements (writing), speak (knew what I wanted to say but could'nt get the words out), maintain balance, . . . .. As it turns out, my eyes and my ears do not work very well together. While I still have to monitor the amount of stimulous (e.g. be careful not to get overtired, moderate length of time studying, and more) I was able to attend classes when I developed the strategy of using an Easy Listener (augment sound in my most prominent ear--in my case, my right ear) and a filtered earplug in my less dominant left ear to somewhat eliminate the timing-lag. By eliminating some of the information overload, it helped me focus my eyes better and gain better control of fine motor movements. Although, I still have problems in an environment that is too busy, I have managed to find quiet places on campus to recooperate, and have been able to negotiate take-home exams and assignments. Its all about knowing yourself very well, and having the supports you need. I hope this information helps. |
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