Auditory Processing for Complex Learners

For some children, the world of language feels foggy, like sounds come in scrambled or distant. This can make it hard to understand speech, follow directions, stay regulated, or connect with others.

At Resolve Unlimited, we support children with auditory processing disorders by gently improving how their brain and body process sound. We don’t just treat symptoms, we help untangle the root of the struggle with calm, whole-child tools.

Auditory processing is how the brain makes sense of what it hears. When this system isn’t working well, even basic communication can feel frustrating or confusing, not because the child isn’t trying, but because their nervous system is overwhelmed.

You may notice:

• Delayed speech or no speech at all
• Trouble following directions, even simple ones
• Sensitivity to sound or background noise
• Difficulty focusing or learning new things
• Emotional distress or shutdowns during spoken instruction

Supporting auditory processing helps lay the foundation for language, learning, regulation, and connection.

We lean on two neuroscience-informed programs that support the auditory system in different but complementary ways:

TLP uses specially designed music, delivered through specialized headphones, to help the brain better organize sound. It’s gentle, nonverbal, and ideal for children who are highly sensitive, non-speaking, or not yet ready for structured activities. It can support:

• Sensory regulation
• Emotional stability
• Auditory attention
• Pre-language development

This is often our starting point for children with more intensive needs, or those who feel overwhelmed by traditional therapies.

Fast ForWord is an online, play-based program that strengthens auditory memory, attention, sequencing, and language processing. It’s best for children who can engage with a computer or tablet for short periods. Many families notice:

• Improved speech clarity
• Better ability to follow directions
• Gains in reading, focus, and learning
• Less frustration with communication

We oversee and customize the program remotely to meet your child’s pace and support level.

If your child struggles with:

• Feeding or chewing issues
• Drooling or oral motor delays
• Speech sound production
• Hyper- or hypo-sensitivity in the mouth or face

We may also recommend TalkTools®, a respected program that uses hands-on techniques and tools to support oral motor development. It’s especially helpful for children with low tone, sensory aversions, or motor planning challenges.

We will never use a one-size-fits-all approach. Every child is different, and our goal is to choose the gentlest, most effective path forward for your child.

• More awareness of sound and speech
• Improved attention and engagement
• Clearer communication (verbal or nonverbal)
• Easier transitions and fewer meltdowns
• Greater confidence and comfort in the world

And often… they keep progressing even after the program ends, because when we strengthen the foundation, learning becomes more natural.