Auditory Processing Disorder in Children

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), also known as central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), is a complicated problem affecting about 5% of school-aged children

Thursday, 5 November 2015

Orton-Gillingham Method – An Approach to Teach Learning Disabled People

Orton-Gillingham Method is a structured, sequential, multisensory cognitive and cumulative technique for language learning. Orton-Gillingham uses three training methods that include auditory, kinaesthetic and visual methods. These are the methods used in teaching reading, writing and spelling for people having difficulties in such areas. How the name Orton-Gillingham was given to these learning approaches? Orton-Gillingham is the combination of the names of the two people who developed the approach – Dr. Samuel Orton (American physician)...