Who may benefit 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.

What can I expect for CAPDOTS at The CFC?

Here at The CFC, CAPDOTS is facilitated by our Clinical Director, Hanna Novak, M.S., CCC-SLP, who is a licensed Speech and Language Therapist and specially trained in the program. While CAPDOTS is often individualized to be woven into a client’s current treatment 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.

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