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Auditory processing disorder

With auditory processing disorder, what is heard and what is understood are not the same things. Children who have auditory processing disorder have difficulty understanding different sounds in words. There is nothing wrong with their hearing, but the comprehension of what is heard is changed and mixed around by the time the brain processes it.

Symptoms

Difficulty following directions
Needing directions repeated several times
Asking “what?” often when being spoken to
Misunderstanding what is being said
Being distracted by background noise
Not remembering details or information easily

Tests, treatment

A speech-language pathologist will screen for an auditory processing disorder and refer to a specialized audiologist if diagnostic clarification is needed. Treatment may involve speech therapy, depending on the severity of the auditory processing disorder. Therapy will be tailored to a child’s specific needs.