auditory processes

Auditory processes refer to how our ears and brain work together to perceive sound. When sound waves enter the ear, they cause vibrations in the eardrum, which are transmitted through tiny bones in the middle ear to the cochlea in the inner ear. The cochlea converts those vibrations into electrical signals that are sent via the auditory nerve to the brain. The brain then interprets these signals, allowing us to identify sounds, understand speech, and perceive loudness, pitch, and direction. This complex process enables us to experience and make sense of the auditory world around us.