WordSuccess vs Auditory Training

This free program is for adults using hearing aids or cochlear implants who want to practice listening for word differences in both quiet and noise. The ability to discriminate between vowels and consonants is a skill that improves with practice. This app is designed for both self-study or work with a friend or other party (referred to as your “Listening Coach”). After you take the placement test, the app will suggest areas to visit where you can practice listening for words or words within phrases in a 45-level hierarchy. You can choose to add noise at any time to increase the difficulty. WordSuccess is easy to navigate and is packed with useful features, including: •A placement test you can take at any time which will lead you to recommended levels •A 45-level hierarchy of word differences •Over 2,300 recorded spoken words to test discrimination skills •Options to practice alone or with a friend acting as a “Listening Coach”

Auditory processing refers to the way in which the Central Auditory System analyzes and interprets the sounds we hear, therefore the information heard is understood by our brain. People with auditory processing disorders (APD) hear sounds, but the way the brain translates these sounds is disrupted, resulting in disorderly messages. This app is indicated for individuals with deviations in the Auditory Processing Assessment; professionals who need to stimulate their clients' auditory skills; students who have difficulty concentrating and paying attention to the teacher's explanation in the presence of other distracting stimuli in the classroom; among others. Application Advantages: - Compose activities that stimulate Auditory Processing Skills - They present different types of modules (signed separately according to the needs of each individual) - Contains more than 8 types of different stimuli within the modules - Countless possibilities for variation of difficulties - Games in all modules to level progress and the need to continue training - Unlimited number of players Include the following modules: - Alternated Dichotic - Dichotic Digits - Non-verbal Sounds - Sequential Memory - Speech Identification - Temporal Pattern - Temporal Resolution