LOOWIT VIEW AUDIOLOGY
About
Loowit View Audiology is a virtual audiology clinic based out of Vancouver, WA. We specialize in (central) auditory processing evaluation and treatment using the Buffalo Model for children and adults.
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a broad term used to describe a variety of different auditory challenges in the brain's interpretation of sounds. Individuals with these disorders usually have more difficulty understanding speech in background noise or other challenging listening environments, even when the speech sounds are loud enough for them to hear.
Auditory processing disorders make communication more challenging overall. For children, this often leads to learning difficulties in school and perceived behavioral challenges due to miscommunication. For adults, APDs may lead to decreased communication due to frustration, and increased social isolation.
Signs and Symptoms of an auditory processing disorder may include one or more of the following (this list is illustrative, not exhaustive. It is also not exclusive to APD):
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Difficulty localizing sound
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Difficulty hearing in background noise
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Difficulty hearing in rooms that echo
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Difficulty understanding rapid speech
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Taking longer to respond in oral communication situations
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Frequent requests for repetitions, saying "what" and "huh" frequently
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Inconsistent or inappropriate responding
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Difficulty following complex auditory directions or commands
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Difficulty learning songs or nursery rhymes
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Misunderstanding messages, such as detecting prosody changes that help to interpret sarcasm or jokes
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Poor musical and singing skills
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Difficulty paying attention
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Being easily distracted
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Poor performance on speech and language or psychoeducational tests in the areas of auditory-related skills
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Associated reading, spelling, and learning problems
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Difficulty learning a new language
Risk Factors for Auditory Processing Disorders:
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Chronic Ear Infections
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Premature and/or traumatic birth history
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Seizure disorder/epilepsy
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Head trauma
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Lead poisoning
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Stroke
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Meningitis
If you or your child seems to have some of the behavioral symptoms of APD, please contact our office so we can schedule a consultation.
Services
Auditory Processing Evaluation
Auditory Processing Evaluations can be completed virtually!
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Evaluations typically take 3 hours, including the report. This process is commonly broken up into 2 or 3 appointments.
Buffalo Model Auditory Training (BMAT)
Treatment of APD is provided using Buffalo Model Auditory Training (BMAT).
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Each round of auditory training consists of 14 weeks of 1hr sessions per week. Progress is monitored during treatment to modify the program for individual needs.
General Audiology Consultation
General audiology consulting is available for any hearing or audiology related questions you may have. Let us know how we can help you hear and communicate better!
About Me.
"My passion is improving the lives of others through better hearing and communication. As a child, I was around adults that had lost their hearing and experienced the difficulty of communicating and connecting with loved ones due to hearing problems. When I was in college, I learned about the field of audiology, and realized that helping people hear better was what I wanted to do.
After years of working with hearing aid patients in the corporate and private practice settings, I realized that hearing aids aren't always the full answer to helping people hear better. Sometimes, the hearing difficulties are more about the brain than the ear. After taking some additional training courses to specialize in APD, I have launched my own business, Loowit View Audiology, to help address those additional hearing problems in the brain."
Education
2021-2023
APD Certification
In depth training on APD evaluations and treatment using the Buffalo Model. Ongoing mentorship with experienced colleagues.
2009-2013
University of Iowa
Doctor of Audiology Degree (Au.D.)
Clinical experiences in hospital/medical settings, educational audiology, clinical audiology, vestibular audiology, and two rotations in the tinnitus clinic.
2005-2009
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders