{"id":1595,"date":"2021-07-08T17:36:19","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T17:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/?p=1595"},"modified":"2021-07-08T17:37:03","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T17:37:03","slug":"auditory-processing-disorder-child-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/auditory-processing-disorder-child-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Auditory Processing Disorder &#038; Child Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Unlike people with hearing loss, those with auditory processing disorders can hear sounds, but their brains have trouble determining the meaning of those sounds. Being familiar with the signs of this condition can ensure your child <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/pediatrics\/newborn-hearing-screenings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gets the right help when they need it most<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/doctor-girl-playing-auditory-processing-1280x819.jpg\" alt=\"Child playing with a doctor in an office.\" class=\"wp-image-1598\" width=\"291\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/doctor-girl-playing-auditory-processing-1280x819.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/doctor-girl-playing-auditory-processing-350x224.jpg 350w, https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/doctor-girl-playing-auditory-processing-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/doctor-girl-playing-auditory-processing-1536x983.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/doctor-girl-playing-auditory-processing-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/hearing\/understanding-auditory-processing-disorders-in-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auditory processing disorder<\/a> (APD) affects about <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/central-auditory.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3-5% of all school-aged children<\/a>. While much more common in children, APD can also affect adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cause is not always clear, but experts believe age, family history, prenatal issues, traumatic brain injury or other medical conditions can play a role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those with this condition often report difficulty:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Listening in an area with a lot of background noise.<\/li><li>Figuring out where sounds are coming from.<\/li><li>Following directions with multiple steps.<\/li><li>Participating in conversations.<\/li><li>Concentrating on a task.<\/li><li>Appreciating music.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most medical conditions, auditory processing disorder does not exist in a vacuum. Those with this disorder may also have ADHD or a language processing disorder, which can make identifying the signs even more challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnosing Auditory Processing Disorder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think your child may have be exhibiting signs of an auditory processing disorder, now is the time to have them tested. In order to make a diagnosis, your audiologist will first complete a thorough case history. This includes discussing problems that happened in utero as well as specific instances your child has had trouble hearing. Teachers, coaches and other experts from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawu.edu\/CDC\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shaw University\u2019s Center for Early Childhood Education, Development and Research<\/a> may be able to offer additional information on this subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hearing exam will then be performed to assess your child\u2019s auditory processing function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment for Auditory Processing Disorder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is no cure for ADP, there are numerous ways to make the symptoms less noticeable. Determining the right treatment for your child may require some trial and error to see what option works best. Frequently used treatment strategies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Assistive listening technology.<\/li><li>Auditory training.<\/li><li>Compensatory strategies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Environmental changes such as <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/communication-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">requesting others to speak slower<\/a>, opting for written instructions instead of verbal ones and moving their seat to the front of the classroom may be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about auditory processing disorder or to schedule an appointment with a hearing expert, contact Carolina Ear, Nose, Throat, Sinus &amp; Allergy today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/how-hearing-aids-can-help-relieve-thanksgiving-shopping-stress\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Hearing Aids Can Help Relieve Thanksgiving Shopping Stress<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/how-hearing-aids-can-help-you-rediscover-your-favorite-activities\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Hearing Aids Can Help You Rediscover Your Favorite Activities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/the-emotions-of-hearing-loss-treatment-what-to-expect\/\" class=\"related-post\">The Emotions of Hearing Loss Treatment: What To Expect<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlike people with hearing loss, those with auditory processing disorders can hear sounds, but their brains have trouble determining the meaning of those sounds. Being familiar with the signs of this condition can ensure your child gets the right help when they need it most. 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