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Auditory Processing Disorder: The Tasting Menu
Free short courses on the what and why, with ASHA and AAA CEUs on the side. Hungry to learn how to assess and treat? The full course is served in our Master APD courses.
Browse the Short CoursesShort Courses That Start Your Auditory Processing Disorder Journey
Bite-sized courses that help audiologists and speech-language pathologists understand what auditory processing disorder is and why it matters in clinical practice.
Choose from:
Podcasts
The AuD Squad Podcast: Dr Angela Alexander and Dr Tom Goyne talk APD, clinical practice and what clinicians most often miss. Episodes 1–3.
Interviews
Stand Up Again: Angela shares her story and why auditory processing disorder became her life's work.
Talks
TEDx: Escaping the Hidden Prison of Auditory Processing Disorder. Angela's TEDx talk on what living with APD is like, and why it so often goes unrecognized.
Scope note: Short courses build awareness and understanding. They are not training to evaluate or treat auditory processing disorder. Clinical training is provided through our Master APD courses.
Know the What and Why. Master the How.
Short courses build your knowledge. APD Master courses build real clinical skills.
Short Courses (Free)
APD Master Courses
ASHA CEUs
This program is offered for up to 27 ASHA CEUs (Various Levels, Professional area).The Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (KSHA) is an ASHA Approved CE Provider. ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
To receive ASHA CEUs: complete the full course, pass the post-course assessment and submit the course evaluation. Provide your ASHA account number so your completion can be reported to the ASHA CE Registry.
AAA CEUs
Auditory Processing Institute is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 27 AAA CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.
To receive AAA CEUs, provide your Academy ID number and last name exactly as they appear in your AAA member profile.
Continuing Education Information
Program: Comprehensive Clinical Practice in Auditory Processing: Assessment, Intervention, and Advanced Management
Intended audience: Audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
Instructional level: [One level, to confirm]
Learner outcomes
This course is part of Comprehensive Clinical Practice in Auditory Processing: Assessment, Intervention, and Advanced Management. Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate and apply clinical diagnostic frameworks to accurately identify, evaluate and interpret auditory processing deficits in pediatric, adult and complex clinical populations.
- Formulate and implement individualised, evidence-based management plans, integrating targeted auditory therapy protocols, environmental accommodations, digital therapy platforms and assistive auditory technologies (such as low-gain hearing aids).
- Analyse clinical case outcomes, current peer-reviewed research and interdisciplinary collaboration models to integrate auditory processing assessment and remediation into clinical practice.
Presenter and disclosures
Dr Angela Alexander, AuD. is an audiologist and the founder of the Auditory Processing Institute. She earned her Doctor of Audiology from the University of Kansas in 2010 and was mentored for seven years by Jack Katz, PhD, a leading expert in auditory processing disorder. Her work focuses on the evaluation and treatment of APD, and through the Master APD courses she trains audiologists and speech-language pathologists to deliver effective APD services.
Disclosures:
Financial: Dr Angela Alexander is the owner of the Auditory Processing Institute and APD Support, and receives a salary from both, including from course fees. She receives no financial benefit from the sale of the Buffalo Model test materials, which are sold by the estate of Jack Katz, PhD.
Required materials (Master APD courses) Part of the Master APD courses requires the Buffalo Model test materials, purchased separately from the estate of Jack Katz, PhD
Non-financial disclosure: Dr Alexander was mentored by the late Jack Katz, PhD, developer of the Buffalo Model. She teaches the Buffalo Model with written permission from Dr Katz, continued by his estate.
Content: These courses focus on Buffalo Model testing and treatment, used with permission from the estate of Jack Katz, PhD, with limited or no information on other approaches. They may reference APD Support programs and the APD Map, which are owned by Dr Alexander.
Completion requirements
To earn ASHA CEUs or AAA CEUs, you must:
Complete the full course
Pass the post-course assessment based on the learner outcomes
Complete the course evaluation
Your certificate of completion downloadable within the course or lab, once all course requirements are met.
ASHA CEUs. Completions are reported to KSHA for the ASHA CE Registry. ASHA CE Registry fees are set by ASHA.
AAA CEUs. Provide your Academy ID number and last name exactly as they appear in your AAA member profile.
POLICies
Accommodations: If you need captions, transcripts, an alternative format or extra time for an assessment, contact admin@apdsupport.com before you start.
See our Accessibility Statement.
Refunds and cancellations: Full refunds are available within 14 days of purchase if you’ve completed less than 10% of the course and no certificate or CEUs have been issued. See our Refunds and Cancellation Policy.
Complaints: Email admin@apdsupport.com. We’ll acknowledge your complaint within 2 business days and aim to respond within 10. See our Complaints Process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions before you start? Here’s what clinicians ask us most.
Are the short courses free?
Yes. There's no fee to take the short courses. If you want ASHA CEUs or AAA CEUs recorded, any registry fees are set by those organisations.
Will a short course prepare me to assess or treat APD?
No. Short courses cover the what and why. To learn how to assess and treat auditory processing disorder, take our Master APD courses.
How are certificates delivered?
Once you've completed the course, your certificate is issued and you can download it from your account.
How many ASHA CEUs and AAA CEUs can I earn?
Each course page shows the ASHA CEUs and AAA CEUs it is offered for.
Who provides the ASHA CEUs and AAA CEUs?
ASHA CEUs are offered through the Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (KSHA), an ASHA Approved CE Provider. AAA CEUs are offered through the Auditory Processing Institute as an American Academy of Audiology Approved CE Provider.
Who are the courses for?
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
Can I complete the courses at my own pace?
Yes. Every course is self-paced and online.