There are 3 main types of APD; Integration, Decoding, and Prosody deficits. INTEGRATION DEFICIT The ability of the two ears to process sound in a balanced way, otherwise known as Dichotic Listening. Dichotic listening skills play an important role in our ability to synthesize, manipulate, and/or attach meaning to multiple auditory targets. This will impact … Read More »
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What Are the 3 Main Types of APD?
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What Are Potential Signs/Symptoms of APD?
WHAT ARE POTENTIAL SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF APD? The American Academy of Audiologists (AAA) and the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) report that common signs/symptoms of APD may include: Difficulty understanding speech in the presence of background noise Difficulty understanding rapid, muffled, or distorted speech Frequent requests for repetition of what was said (such as saying “What?” or “Huh?”) … Read More »