Auditory Processing Disorder

Auditory Processing Disorder

Auditory processing refers to the brain's recognition and interpretation of both speech and non-speech sounds. An auditory processing disorder occurs when something adversely affects the processing or interpretation of information. Children with APD may have difficulty in the following areas: Attention, following directions, listening, processing information, academic performance, behavior, syntax, vocabulary, reading, writing and spelling. The cause is often unknown, however APD may be associated with dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, autistic spectrum disorders, specific language impairment or developmental delay.