APD - Auditory Processing Disorder in Children Auditory
Processing Disorder in children, also known as ADP, is a
disorder involving the Central Processing portion of the brain.
It is commonly mistaken for a hearing problem or Attention
Deficit Disorder (ADD). Children with Auditory Processing
Disorder can have difficulty doing school work, especially if
instruction is long or has multiple steps. These children also
commonly have speech and language difficulty, as they cannot
decipher the difference between letter sounds that are alike.
For example, words that start with "Pr" and "Dr" may sound
exactly the same to a child with ADP. Many children with
Auditory Processing delay will need additional help from a
Speech-Language Pathologist to stay at the same speech and
language level as their peers. Children with this disorder also
have Auditory Memory problems and are more visual learners.
Visual aids in the classroom can help the child learn or know
what steps to do next in class. Poor organizational skills are