Understanding Auditory Processing Disorders in Children
by Dr. Mary Anne Larkin, Au. D.
“He isn’t being defiant.” “Competing sounds and noises make understanding harder.” “Telling him to “pay closer attention” or “listen harder” doesn’t help.” LEARN MORE
More and more children are being diagnosed with APD and successfully treated.
Yet many misconceptions about APD persist.
“Auditory processing disorder (APD), also known as central auditory processing disorder (CAPD),
is a hearing problem that affects about 5% of school-aged children.”
“Does your child often misunderstand you, or say, “What?”
It might be auditory processing disorder (APD)-not a difficulty hearing.
Read on to learn where to go for help.”
When the Brain Can’t Hear – by Dr. Terri James Bellis, Audiologist