Tests of central auditory processing (CAP) are particularly useful for children age 6 years and older who have normal hearing but who have listening and learning problems that appear to be related to the way they use what they hear. Although their hearing may be normal, kids with CAP problems can't process the information they hear properly. Children may have difficulty with perceiving sounds accurately, organizing sounds and words into the proper sequence, or maintaining sounds and words in memory long enough to understand them. Audiological tests of central auditory processing must be interpreted in the context of a complete psycho-educational test battery, including measures of the child's cognitive, language and reading abilities. If a CAP delay is diagnosed, there are a variety of rehabilitative approaches. Modifications to your child’s classroom, homework and testing requirements may be recommended. Auditory training therapy can be performed by an audiologist or a trained speech-language pathologist to help develop better sound perception and memory. With the proper assistance, CAP delays may be improved.