Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD) Checklist

This is a checklist to help determine if a child or adult needs evaluation for a Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD). Referral should be based on information obtained form the child's parents of principal caregiver, the classroom teacher, and your own observations.

  The individual 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 or delayed responses to verbal input or questions.
  He/she is easily distracted by background sound.
  He/she forgets what is said in a few seconds.
  He/she has difficulty recalling sequences heard.
  He/she has had difficulty with phonics/speech sound discrimination.
  He/she has had, or still has speech or language problems.

If a child presents with 2-3 or more of these problems, there is a strong possibility of a CAPD being present. Obviously, the more problems noted means a greater likelihood of auditory problems. (Based on J. Katz adaptation of Fischer's Auditory Problems Checklist.)

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