Q
I have two sons, ages 8 and 2. My oldest son has CAPD and has been in special education classes since first grade. He's doing very well in meeting his goals. My question is, will my younger son be more likely to have CAPD? He seems to have the same speech problems his brother had at that age. He's 30 months old and doesn't speak in sentences. He pronounces words wrong like "kiki" for candy and shortens words like Nada for his sister's name Amanda. When will he be old enough to be tested for CAPD?
A
Family history is certainly a major factor to consider when you are doing an assessment for Central Auditory Processing Disorder. The earliest screening tests I know of begin at about age three. I would suggest, however, that you have your two-year-old seen by a speech and language therapist now for a consultation. The earlier you start treatment, the better your chances are for success. Good luck!