This is a checklist to help determine if a child needs an evaluation for a Central Auditory Processing (CAP) disorder.Referral should be based on information obtained from the child’s parents or principal caregivers, the classroom teacher, and your own observations. If a child presents with 2 to 3 or more of these problems, there is a strong possibility of a CAP disorder being present. Obviously, the more problems noted means a greater likelihood of auditory problems.

• The child does not attend to instructions or does not listen to them carefully.

• He/She often misunderstands what is said.

• He/She does not comprehend verbal concepts at age/grade level.

• He/She exhibits slow/delayed response to verbal stimulation.

• He/She is easily distracted by background sound.

• He/She forgets what is said in a few seconds.

• He/She has difficulty recalling sequences.

• He/She has difficulty with phonics/speech sound discrimination.

• He/She has language and/or articulation problems evident.