However, I would contend that a deficiency in auditory processing is a symptom of another condition (ADD, autism, dyslexia, language issues…), not a distinct disorder all by itself. There is so much overlap between APD and these other conditions, and much of the treatment interventions also overlap, that to some extent it’s a distinction without a difference. Again, this is an aspect of a language-based issue and does not appear to be purely an element of poor auditory processing. Lastly, dyslexia can often extend to a broader language-based disorder resulting in difficulty ascertaining phonemics, or the sounds associated with letters and words. A child who was a late talker, has continued to need speech and language therapy, is not yet talking at an age-commensurate level, and has issues with enunciation is likely also going to have receptive language issues that, by definition, is interfering with the processing of auditory information. They fully understand the words, and process the information just fine, but get distracted too easily to follow-through.
#Auditory processing disorder symptoms how to
How to make the distinction?Ī child who struggles to pay attention is going to have difficulty following instructions. Let’s take a look again at that list of APD symptoms:Ĭan you contemplate some other condition(s) that can cause those problems? In that respect, I tend to find children, for whom there is a concern of having an APD, instead tend to struggle, more generally, with attention problems (ADD or ADHD), academic problems (dyslexia), developmental issues (autism), or with language issues (problems with expressive and receptive language). However, invariably, I have found a better explanation for the problem rather than anything having to do with a specific disorder of auditory processing. In that respect, over the past 35 years of practice, I’ve had lots of parents indicating their child has been diagnosed with APD or the parent has concerns their child may have an APD. I tend to fall into the camp that it’s not so valid. However, clearly, a lot of well-established clinicians, particularly audiologists, seem to think it’s a valid disorder, so who am I to say otherwise? However, having said that… Note that APD is not a formal behavioral health diagnosis it does not exist in the DSM-V. Keep in mind that a condition is considered a “disorder” when it has a distinct set of features or symptoms that can be clearly differentiated from any other condition. Some say yes, it is valid, while others say it’s not. There is considerable controversy in this respect.
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