Auditory processing disorder
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a hearing or listening problem caused by the brain not processing sounds in the normal way.
It canaffect your ability to:
Children with the problem may also have difficultyresponding to sounds, understanding things they're told, concentrating, and expressing themselves with speech. Theirreading and spelling may also be affected.
Many people find the condition becomesless ofan issueover time as they develop the skills to deal with it. Children may need extra help and support at school, but they can be just as successful as their classmates.
An auditory processing disorder is a hearing problem caused by the brain not processing sounds in the normal way. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.
Auditory processing disorder affects people of all ages. Many cases start in childhood, althoughit sometimes can develop in adults. Childrenwith auditory processing disorder may havenoticeable proble
Exactly what causes auditory processing disorder isn't fully understood. Sometimes a possible underlying factor is identified, but not always. In children, the condition may occur after a persistent
You should visit your GP if you think you or your child may have a hearing problem such as auditory processing disorder. They may refer youto an audiologist (hearing specialist) for some tests. Thete
There's currently no cure for auditory processing disorder, but there are a number of strategies that can helpyou cope with the condition. Some of these are outlined below. Auditory training You may