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An auditory processing disorder (APD) or central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) occurs when the
sound is received accurately by the ear, but becomes distorted or changed in some way before it is
received by the language area of the brain.
sound is received accurately by the ear, but becomes distorted or changed in some way before it is
received by the language area of the brain.
- Has normal hearing
- Poor reading and spelling skills
- Trouble with multiple step directions
- Trouble focusing or concentrating
- Gets frustrated
- Disruptive behavior
- Poor organization of verbal language
- Hears words incorrectly
- Trouble remembering what was heard
- Tires easily when having to listen for long periods
- Trouble listening with background noises
- Trouble with phonics, speech sounds or telling
some sounds apart
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| Hearing and listening are not the same thing. |
Someone who tests with normal hearing but has trouble focusing on a
conversation, trouble remembering what was heard, or says ‘What?’ or ‘Huh?’
frequently may have an auditory processing disorder. People with the
symptoms of an auditory processing disorder are often mistaken for being
lazy and unmotivated. The problem is not how well the person hears but
with how the auditory nervous system is processing the information it is
conversation, trouble remembering what was heard, or says ‘What?’ or ‘Huh?’
frequently may have an auditory processing disorder. People with the
symptoms of an auditory processing disorder are often mistaken for being
lazy and unmotivated. The problem is not how well the person hears but
with how the auditory nervous system is processing the information it is
| Think of an auditory processing disorder as similar to using a cell phone with a bad connection. |
You try to talk to the other person but their voice comes and goes, or gets
fuzzy. You quickly reach a point where you tell the person you need to call
them back hoping for a better connection, but if you have an auditory
processing disorder, you don’t have the ability to call back for a better
connection. You concentrate to understand the person on the other end, and
since you would not be able to hear well you would end up missing part of the
information.
Other distractions cause you to have additional trouble hearing on your cell
phone, so you will have to work even harder, which adds to your confusion. As
you try to focus on the broken up message you will be unable comprehend some
of what is being said. Often people who have auditory processing issues are not
fuzzy. You quickly reach a point where you tell the person you need to call
them back hoping for a better connection, but if you have an auditory
processing disorder, you don’t have the ability to call back for a better
connection. You concentrate to understand the person on the other end, and
since you would not be able to hear well you would end up missing part of the
information.
Other distractions cause you to have additional trouble hearing on your cell
phone, so you will have to work even harder, which adds to your confusion. As
you try to focus on the broken up message you will be unable comprehend some
of what is being said. Often people who have auditory processing issues are not
| Signs & Symptoms of Auditory Processing Disorder |
- Says ‘Huh?’ or ‘What?’ often
- Slow to respond orally
- Difficulty following oral instructions
- Poor long and short term memory
- Oral and written expression challenges
- Looks at speaker but appears to not be
listening - Mild speech-language problems
- History of ear infections
- Cannot locate where sound is coming from
- Difficulty learning songs, rhymes
- Poor music and singing ability
always aware they are missing information and are surprised when they find they do. Other times
they know they aren’t getting everything and try to fill in the gaps with what they logically think
would fit, misinterpreting what is said.
they know they aren’t getting everything and try to fill in the gaps with what they logically think
would fit, misinterpreting what is said.
taking in. An auditory processing disorder may have a serious affect on achild’s language skills,
reading, general academics, and social skills.
reading, general academics, and social skills.
Program, activity, and symptom descriptions are for educational/informational purposes only. Any recommendations
given are not to be considered diagnosis, medical, or psychological prescriptions. Every parent needs to assume the
responsibility for their own child and make their own decisions as to the techniques and methodologies that will
best fit their child's needs.
given are not to be considered diagnosis, medical, or psychological prescriptions. Every parent needs to assume the
responsibility for their own child and make their own decisions as to the techniques and methodologies that will
best fit their child's needs.
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