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    APD Fact Sheetv2

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    Audiology & Speech Center

    225 South Main Street


    Polsky Bldg. Rm. 181
    Akron, Ohio 44325-3001
    Appt. Line: 330.972.5894

    Auditory Processing Disorder: Fact Sheet

    Characteristics of Auditory What is an Auditory Processing Disorder?


    Processing Disorders
    An auditory processing disorder is a condition in which the brain’s
     Difficulty following multi- interpretation of sounds is adversely affected. Individuals with auditory
    step directives processing disorders (APD) often do not recognize subtle differences in
    sounds of words even though the sounds are loud and clear enough. This
     Trouble understanding in difficulty becomes more pronounced in noisy or adverse listening
    noisy listening environments or when listening to complex information.
    environments
    What is the prevalence of APD?
     Poor listening skills
    Some research has suggested a prevalence of 2-3% in the pediatric
     Academic performance population (Chermak and Musiek, 2001), with other estimates at 3-5%
    does not match ability (Santucci cited in Matson, 2005). A 2:1 ratio of boys to girls has also been
    cited.
     Struggles to pay attention
    Evaluations and Best Practices
     May exhibit auditory
    memory issues A full hearing assessment must be conducted before an auditory processing
    evaluation can be performed. APD evaluations should only be performed on
     Need more time to
    children age 7 or older due to the complexities of the tests. Exceptions to
    process auditory
    this recommendation may be made after consultation with other pediatric
    information
    specialists including, but not limited to, speech-language pathologists and
     Difficulty with reading, psychologists.
    spelling, math word Who should be referred?
    Date of Sale: 00/00/00
    problems and vocabulary
    Any child who appears to not be hearing well should first be referred for a
     Disorganized
    Describe yourand forgetful
    location by hearing assessment. If hearing is normal, an auditory processing screening
    landmark or area of town. should be performed. Children with medical history’s that indicate frequent
     Tire easily when engaged
    in listening tasks for middle ear infections, hyperbilirubinemia, problems with attention or focus,
    extended periods or the other characteristics listed on this fact sheet should be referred. Note
    that many of the behavioral complaints seen with children with ADD/ADHD
     May have problems with are similar to those seen with APD.
    receptive language or
    Treatment Options
    comprehending abstract
    information Treatment options are determined based on the specific auditory deficits
    that exist for each child. Treatment plans typically consist of environmental
     Often look for visual cues
    modifications, compensatory strategies, assistive listening devices to
    to help “fill in” gaps they
    improve access to auditory information and auditory training or therapy.
    miss through oral
    information
    Street Address For additional information please visit:
    Address 2
     Become frustrated
    City, and
    ST ZIP Code http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/Understanding-Auditory-Processing-Disorders-in-Children/
    may exhibit behavior
    Ph: 555.555.0125 http://www.medicinenet.com/auditory_processing_disorder_in_children/article.htm
    problems
    Web site address

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