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From the lens Auditory Processing Disorder.

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  • Atreyusmommy May 18, 2012 @ 5:52 pm | delete
    My child does not have APD but he does have Epilepsy. This is such a great lens, very informative and lots of good links. I added you to my featured lens list on my lens called "do you want to be a part of a support circle for parents blessed with special children?" under "APD"
    Thank you so much for sharing this lens
  • getwellsoon May 15, 2012 @ 1:23 pm | delete
    I learned so much about APD today, thank you for the very informative lens!
  • leanne t May 1, 2012 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    This is a fabulous article about APD with great links to related topics. i have knowledge of this subject from my legal aid work and a nephew that suffered it and am constantly frustrated by the blank stares i get when raising the issue in relation to my boy twin... it provides encouragement to keep steady in my pursuit of consideration of the conditon and appropriate consideration for my boy. whats worse than not knowing... suspecting and being ignored and treated like a troublemaker or worse an errant parent. thank you so much
  • MyChristmasGifts Apr 20, 2012 @ 10:34 am | delete
    high five, I love the concise way your intro gives a very quick overview of what APD really is. I am one of those who have not heard about it before and with the arrival of new grandchildren I will be sure to be on the lookout for this as well as all the other disorders that are possible.
  • faye_durham Apr 19, 2012 @ 11:31 am | delete
    Brilliant lens. Thanks for decoding this mysterious malady. I've found that nutritional approaches and certain therapeutic grade essential oils help with focus and learning.
  • J-Ellen Mar 22, 2012 @ 10:08 am | delete
    Super informative lens. Well crafted.
  • Mum, London W12 Mar 7, 2012 @ 2:28 am | delete
    A brilliant Lens - so informative - and just the same as my twins - very thorough and enlightening! Mum, London March 2012
  • mantuamom Feb 29, 2012 @ 12:12 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing your journey and helping others to diagnose their children.
  • flicker Feb 15, 2012 @ 9:41 pm | delete
    Glad you were able to find out what was causing your daughter's difficulties. Well-written lens!
  • crosscreations Feb 10, 2012 @ 10:58 am | delete
    APD is so difficult to diagnose because it is not about hearing, the sound comes into the ear but then gets all mangled in the processing. Lord only knows how many people have auditory processing disorder and have no idea. Often it is a very determined parent who relentlessly searches for answers.
  • kathysart Jan 22, 2012 @ 12:31 pm | delete
    This is soo interesting. I actually think I had/have this, it explains a LOT. Thank yo! Blessed.
  • Daphsam Jan 18, 2012 @ 5:18 pm | delete
    This is a wonderful lens about a very important learning disability. I have a son with CAPD. My younger son who is 8 years old is really struggling with it. With the help of a sound field system in the classroom. I am working with my son on using visual learning as much as I can.
  • canoz Dec 18, 2011 @ 9:18 am | delete
    As I read your lens I was thinking that it should be a LOTD or at least a purple star... and it is! This information is SO IMPORTANT (sorry to yell there!) I have just published my own sons journey this evening http://www.squidoo.com/the-smart-dyslexic and can relate so much to what you explained so much better than I could. I would like to add this lens as a link on my son's page. When I told my son's teacher he was diagnosed with APD she said "yes, I always explain things clearly". Being heard and finding the right help for our children is the greatest challenge. Now I have gone on. Very passionate about this too!! Thanks for your lens.
  • TopMovieSoundtracks Dec 7, 2011 @ 9:26 am | delete
    This is interesting. I may have something similar. My aunt and I have compared notes. She asked me if I ever hear a series of words and how there may be a 10 second delay before it makes sense. It's not that we didn't hear the words, it just sounds like a jumble of information before I understand their meaning. Almost like a kind of audio dxyslexia. I then have to get people to repeat what they say and concentrate really hard.
  • CatJB Nov 19, 2011 @ 6:24 am | delete
    I'm going to look into this, SOMETHING is going on with my 6 yr old and I'm just not sure what. I myself am completely deaf in one ear, and he has been tested for this and his hearing is fine, but somewhere along the line someone suggested seeing an audiologist to rule out an APD. Hmmmm.....
  • ErHawkns7100 Nov 15, 2011 @ 8:33 pm | delete
    It seems like something I have been challenged with too all my life.
  • nolinel Nov 12, 2011 @ 2:01 am | delete
    At the age of 42, I think I still have a mild form of APD undiagnosed of course. I will most definitely investigate this further... Thank you for sharing.
  • sherridan Nov 11, 2011 @ 5:38 pm | delete
    My son has verbal processing difficulties - both getting things in and out. It is facinating to watch the penny slowly drop as he processes instructions - like a pinball machine. It has caused all sorts of difficulties with literacy, attention and speech. I learned about misdiagnosis of deafness when I read a book on Attention Deficit by Dr. Harold Levinson. Interestingly, he does purport an odd combination of medications such as travel sickness and something like antihistimine (cannot quite remember what!) can provide a total cure. Great lens, well deserving of its accolades!
  • JanezKranjski Nov 6, 2011 @ 4:45 am | delete
    When starting reading this lens I asked my self: If 10% of children and adults have APD, how come I never heard of it? After reading about symptoms, I realize that I just might have APD. I have all the symptoms and they would explain most of the problems I'm heaving. My partner often accuse me of not listening to her while I did, I just couldn't process what she was saying. Same was in school. While test showed I have IQ of 134, I was doing so so in school. Instead of testing me for ADD or dyslexia, they just consider I was extremely lazy. On the other hand, who can blame them? That happened almost 3 decades ago and no one was paying attention for this kind of disorders.

    This lens was a eye opener for me. It's like I'm suddenly understanding what's going on with me. I think I'll call my doc tomorrow and ask him where I can do ADP test and starting with treatments if test comes positive.
  • aj2008 Nov 7, 2011 @ 2:40 am | delete
    Janez, thank you for sharing your story and I do hope that whatever the difficulty is, that it is diagnosed quickly. It was only when we got the diagnosis that we could begin to help Lizzie properly, to ensure her education did not suffer.

    And thankfully, her education has not suffered. She is flying.

    Good luck and I would love it if you would come back here and let us know how you are doing :)
  • stockysister Nov 3, 2011 @ 11:29 am | delete
    Thanks for the lens. I'm hoping to get a diagnosis of some kind soon. I've finally found a psychologist who's willing to do testing on me to figure out which problem is my problem lol. I might have some sensory processing problem (I have symptoms for auditory and the two "senses" with weird names), ADD, or something else! I hope no other kids have to go through life struggling until they're adults! Thanks for sharing this info so people can be aware!
  • aj2008 Nov 7, 2011 @ 2:41 am | delete
    Thank you for sharing your story too and I hope that you get the correct diagnosis and the help you need :)
  • theVikar Oct 31, 2011 @ 5:19 am | delete
    Very good article , as a father of a child with autism I know how frustrating it can be when in search of a diagnosis, or just tryng to find out the reasons why your child is not like other children. Thankyou & richest blessings to you & Lizzie.
  • aj2008 Nov 7, 2011 @ 2:42 am | delete
    There is research being done in the UK to see if there is any link between Autism and APD.

    Sending my best wishes to you and your family.
  • lc_online Oct 25, 2011 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    Very informative article. You are a devoted and caring mother! Much encouragement to both you and Lizzie.
  • aj2008 Nov 7, 2011 @ 2:43 am | delete
    Thank you so much :)
  • tara-lynn Oct 21, 2011 @ 9:06 am | delete
    very informative. one of our foster children has APD. it has been difficult over the years for her to "undertand" what we mean when we are talking to her. the most important thing we have learned with her is to repeate ourselves with the same tone and the same words. dont try to switch it up becuase then she will have to begin processing the new message.
  • aj2008 Nov 7, 2011 @ 2:45 am | delete
    That is a very good point. One of the things we stil have to do with Lizzie, is break things down. If I say "Can you tidy your bedroom, bring your laundry down and get your school clothes out for tomorrow", she will always "forget" the final instruction because the processing stopped after the second instruction.
  • justateacher Oct 16, 2011 @ 2:20 pm | delete
    As a special education teacher, I have heard of this disorder. However, I have not been able to find good tips or strategies to help my students who also have CAPD. This article had some very good ideas! Thank you!
  • LaraineRose Oct 15, 2011 @ 4:50 am | delete
    I am so happy the you have found the difficulty with Lizzy's hearing. Thank you for writing this very informative and complete article about APD. I am having a bit of hearing difficulty now and am currently being tested. I may have had this all of my life .. or just getting old and it is getting worse. Blessed by a SquidAngel.
  • sousababy Oct 11, 2011 @ 6:51 am | delete
    Dear AJ,
    I am adding this to my 'Living Articles on Squidoo' lens. I hope it helps to raise awareness of this commonly misdiagnosed condition.
    Fondly,
    Rose
  • ModernChakra Oct 1, 2011 @ 5:29 am | delete
    I studied music therapy for almost two years and it is interesting how often hearing disorders get marked incorrectly... as learning disabilities or emotional disorders, or the are "just shy." But simple testing and awareness can help these children achieve much more to their potential by recognizing hearing difference. Thank you for your insight and work putting this together! Take care.
  • BobBlackUK Sep 23, 2011 @ 6:16 am | delete
    Great lens. Very thorough and useful. I know a child who may have this problem and no one has ever mentioned APD. I will direct the parents here. I'm sure they will find it of interest.
  • _Joan_ Sep 5, 2011 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    I'm at the school office where I work right now, and a parent just came in whose child has APD. I pulled up your lens immediately. Going to be digging into this information. Love ya.
  • DavidDove Aug 30, 2011 @ 11:16 am | delete
    In awe of the completeness of your work, thank you.
  • Pastiche Aug 12, 2011 @ 2:12 pm | delete
    I know I've visited this wonderfully presented lens before, but I've just hit it with a SquidLike and a blessing today. Happy to learn about this as a parent and grandparent, and also pleased to read the story of LIzzie's progress. Great share and fab work, AJ.
  • aj2008 Aug 14, 2011 @ 3:25 am | delete
    Thank you :) Yes, Lizzie does really well these days, so much so that we hardly ever think about it. That is until she has to multi-task. Last week she was learning to do a show jumping course. So having to stay on the horse, control it and guide it around and remember the jumping order was quite a challenge.

    Her instructor is aware of the APD though and is very patient and clear as she guides LIzzie around. And for many kids that is the trick - making sure the people working with them know that a series of instructions delivered quickly is going to cause problems.
  • Janiece Aug 10, 2011 @ 7:53 am | delete
    This is a fabulous lens! I've visited it before, but came back today to sprinkle it with a little angel dust. :-)
  • Frischy Jul 14, 2011 @ 9:16 pm | delete
    My child has multiple disabilities, one of which is "processing disorder". We view it as just a piece of the puzzle that makes up this unique person. This is a wonderful lens and will bring information to a lot of bewildered parents and teachers!
  • Frances Jul 12, 2011 @ 6:29 am | delete
    Wow! What an incredible, imformative and inspiring story- thankyou so much for sharing it with the world!

    I am currently studying Early Childhood and Primary Education and have an assignment on listening disorders. I was just writting to inquire if it would be alright for me to use Lizzy as a case study? Hopefully with sharing to other future teachers the word-of-mouth chain effect can begin!

    Thankyou again for sharing your story, information and advice. Best of luck for the future to you and your family.
  • aj2008 Jul 12, 2011 @ 7:42 am | delete
    Frances - can you please contact me through my Bio link - just click on my pic on this comment. I would be happy for you to use Lizzie as a Case Study but would like to clarify a couple of things first.
  • dthonstad Jul 11, 2011 @ 10:12 am | delete
    As a teacher and parent this is good information to have. Do you know if this is passed on through genetics? I will try ADP strategies with students who seem distracted in my classes. Sometimes I think my boys are never listening. This makes me wonder.
  • aj2008 Jul 12, 2011 @ 2:42 am | delete
    I believe some studies are being done to investigate if there's a genetic connection but that no cast iron conclusiions have been drawn.
  • tutor1235 Jul 10, 2011 @ 12:55 pm | delete
    What a great job you've done! And so much information. My hat is off to you, and I'll be referring some of my families to come and see. I suspect that many of the students I see in my tutoring practice have difficulty with CAPD that has been undiagnosed. The symptoms are sure there. I try to provide the parents with as much info as I can so they can try different strategies. Thanks for this lens!
  • TeacherRenee Jul 9, 2011 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    This lens is beyond fantastic - no wonder it was LOTD twice! I am a retired kindergarten teacher and was always on the lookout for learning challenges of this sort since it was so easy to classify a young child as bored, lazy or inattentive when really there was a bigger problem at play (one that could be improved through therapy and focused attention). I'd love for you to visit my website (www.schoolsparks.com) and let me know what you think. It's my retirement project! A totally free resource for parents of young children and I have an entire section on the importance of making sure your child develops strong auditory processing skills - http://www.schoolsparks.com/early-childhood-development/auditory-processing and http://www.schoolsparks.com/kindergarten-worksheets/auditory-processing. I would welcome your comments on it. Thanks again for this wonderful lens.
  • Khaleeka Jul 2, 2011 @ 9:03 am | delete
    Wonderful lens! My younger daughter might have APD though I haven't overly pursued it yet since she seems to be coping well. I also have the disorder and have actually had to learn to lip read to make sure what's flowing through my ears and what is actually said are one and the same.

    You've been blessed!
  • aj2008 Jul 3, 2011 @ 4:18 am | delete
    You dont say how old your daughter is, but I have found that having an "official" diagnosis means that education and health professionals have to take it seriously when I tell them my daughter has APD.

    What you said about lipreading: "to make sure what's flowing through my ears and what is actually said are one and the same" is such a great way of explaining it.
  • Khaleeka Jul 3, 2011 @ 9:36 am | delete
    My daughter is five. I homeschool so a lot of problems parents would normally face are non-issues for us. As for their doctor, she's leaning towards an "official" diagnosis since everything else is normal.
  • charmilbrettdotcom Jun 17, 2011 @ 9:00 pm | delete
    One of my children had ear infections every month. Her hearing tests were flat line. At 10 years old, we put tubes in her ears. We decided to remodel the house, put different carpet in... it was the darpet. It was causing allergies. Her hearing came back to 100 percent in 2 months. She is 22 now, and has a few issues with some words, but is working on communication errors.
  • aj2008 Jul 3, 2011 @ 1:47 am | delete
    I am so pleased that you found the cause of your daughter's problems and have been able to eliminate them :)
  • Khaleeka Jul 3, 2011 @ 9:32 am | delete
    I think that when a parent has the diagnosis, a child is more likely to get it as well since the parent would make the connection much faster than a doctor would.
  • debnet May 19, 2011 @ 3:45 am | delete
    Blessed by a Squidoo Angel ;)
  • danaseilhan Apr 27, 2011 @ 1:40 am | delete
    I lost my son because of central auditory processing disorder. When his dad and I broke up suddenly in 1999 he was almost three. His dad wound up going to jail and got busted down to E-1 rank in the Army (lowest rank) and had his pay stopped, so I was left to get back on my feet. Asked my in-laws for help with my son. They took him and then said they would not bring him back even though we had an arrangement, since they'd taken him to a pediatrician and he was six months to a year behind in his verbal skills. Up to that point he'd been in daycare off and on, had gone to his well-baby appointments like he was supposed to, and interacted with random adults in his dad's and my lives and NO ONE had ever said anything to me. Three years later, with me still convinced I must have done *something* wrong, and after my in-laws had adopted him at the age of four, they contacted me about his speech again. They had finally taken him to a speech pathologist because a friend of theirs worked in the field and suggested it. Bingo. The contact was an apology to me for their previous accusations. The harm's done. American state governments are happy to permanently sever familial relationships as long as the parent's signature's on the relinquishment and you do not have to show up to court or have a lawyer. Greater awareness of this disorder would have saved me so much grief.

    I'm thinking I might have a touch of the disorder as well but I'm not sure. It would explain certain things I've been through in my life though. I doubt mine is as severe as my son's, but there are times I feel like I'm going deaf because I'm in a noisy room and I can't pick apart the different conversations going on. Probably not something I will ever know for sure.

    By the way his dad is dyslexic, interestingly enough.
  • aj2008 Apr 27, 2011 @ 4:32 am | delete
    This is heart breaking. When I hear stories like this I realise how lucky we were to find a specialist who had experience of dealing with APD and so our daughter did not suffer unnecessarily.

    However, over the last couple of years I have begun to realise that I have may have a very mild form of APD as well. I have never been able to be in a room when people are talking while the TV is on. If I am in my office and sharing it with my husband when he is typing, the noise from his keyboard drives me nuts. It seems I cannot manage more than one sound at once, so for children who have this it must be terrible for them.

    I do hope it helps you to know that your son's difficulties were nothing to do with what you may not have done - I am sure that because Lizzie is the youngest of four, it gave me something to compare her against because she was so different as a toddler to the other three. Had she been my first child, I may not have realised that there was something wrong and not sought help so soon.

    I do hope that your life is back on track now.
  • nuestraherencia Apr 23, 2011 @ 2:33 am | delete
    Thank you so very much for writing this in depth and easy to understand lens on apd. I have to say that I began reading about your squid etiquette...and landed here...I am so glad I did. My son is 9, has speech problems, has been diagnosed as autistic, has had numerous hearing tests all of which I have been told "there is no problem". I too have this issue, now that you explain it so well I feel that I actually now know why I get so overwhelmed sometimes with background noises when nobody else does...I cannot thank you enough...I will be contacting doctors this week to get my son properly diagnosed. Wish I was a squid angel to bless your lens...but since I'm not, bless you for helping others.
  • aj2008 Apr 25, 2011 @ 4:02 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this comment. I do hope you get the proper diagnosis for your son and the help that you need.
  • lravidlearner Mar 17, 2011 @ 10:54 am | delete
    Thanks for highlighting a problem many parents struggle with diagnosing and treating. I have had children in the classroom who appeared to experience hearing problems, but had but testing showed their hearing was fine. There's obviously much that needs to be done to diagnose APD in the U.S. Blessed.
  • sousababy Mar 13, 2011 @ 11:28 am | delete
    APD is absolutely a commonly misdiagnosed condition within the last decade. And your lens spells it out so clearly. This lens need exposure in the medical/pediatric community. And, I am so glad to see you have been recognized with a purple star and LoTD twice. Too often the label of autism (which has it's own set of signs and symptoms) is assigned to children with APD. (And, as I am sure you know, children with these conditions are bullied more often than other children). Lensrolled to my: Doing It Anyway / Bullies at Work, Squidoo people with a good heart, Contest Winners for Squidoo people with a good heart
    Helpful Tips for Raising Children and Our Brain: Powerful, Fragile and Preconceptions. Hope it helps. Oh and I am adding it as another feature within your devoted section of my 'Squidoo people with a good heart' lens too. This will help sooo many worried parents and children.
  • aj2008 Feb 14, 2011 @ 11:45 am | delete
    This is heart rending! As parents we have an instinct about our children and it is about time more credit was given to that.

    Lizzie was late starting to talk, compared to my other 3 children and then when she did start speaking she used to misprounounce words, saying things like "rin" instead of "ring".

    For us the crucial breakthrough was seeing an Audiologist who had experience of APD, so she was able to recognise it immediately.

    I am guessing from the fact that you say your son is in High School, that you are not in the UK - but can you try to find an Audiologist with the experience to confirm whether or not it is APD?
  • cmroberts Feb 14, 2011 @ 10:20 pm | delete
    :) Nope, not in the UK....in America...where they love to have your LD student in their school to get the funds they use for something else :(
    I had also thought Jake didn't talk much because he was the youngest and his sisters would talk for him; what I didn't pay attention to was that he was very visual - always watching, like he could memorize the movie or tv show after just watching it a few times. He can memorize things that greatly interest him, such as football stats on teams and players, their histories, etc. ; so stupidity is the furthest thing from my mind when it comes to him. I just was so uneducated about his issues until he still didn't get it in middle school - then I read and read on many 'disguised abilities' - it just never got better no matter how much extra help he received.
    I tried to take him to an audiologist who is trained in APD, but she wouldn't even see him, let alone talk to him or test him after she read the psychologist's report. I was not happy, but there was nothing I could say to change her mind. She doesn't know if it would help because she wouldn't know if he didn't know an answer because he was borderline retarded (per the 'IQ' test) or didn't understand because of an APD issue. So she wouldn't test him and told me she didn't think anyone would because of that. I think that fighting the system in America is not worth the time since by the time he is finally diagnosed, he'll have graduated...hopefully. My only other option is to try to take him to the nearest dyslexia institute to have him tested, but I honestly don't have the money for that. I just have no idea where to start to help him. I know he can learn, but it has to be presented in a different way...one of his issues is recall - he can study for a week for spelling or science and still end up failing the tests miserably, even if they are read for him. I know it would help if he was interested in the topic...any thoughts on getting a sport nut interested in science or English or social studies with limited time?
  • cmroberts Feb 14, 2011 @ 11:05 am | delete
    After reading about a myriad of learning problems, I am convinced my son suffers from at least one if not more. They will not test him for APD because the 'IQ' test by the psychologist showed he was borderline retarded. Anyone who meets him or knows him realizes that is bull...His hearing is fine per the nurses/doctor but has had speech almost since Kindergarten. He still has problems trying to express himself. I believe it's more to do with dyslexia, since he can hear lyrics or movies and repeat them....however, they are not always clear or correct, so again I swing back to APD...anyone have any ideas? I could ask for things related to APD or dyslexia in his IEP for school, but seriously doubt that they will implement what he needs correctly or at all....he's in high school now and still struggling to pass the core classes. :(
  • Ashly_Rain Jan 28, 2011 @ 10:41 am | delete
    Strange coincidence - I was just talking to someone today about their (now adult) child's APD, and then found this lens. He told me that he did a small "experiment" when his son was about 7 - he had the radio on (at "normal" volume) and timed it for 5 minutes. When he asked his son how long the radio was on for, he said "1 hour". While this "test & result" may not be directly related to APD, I know that the son does have it, but also has some other developmental issues that he has overcome. Well, great lens!!!
  • Irenemaria Jan 28, 2011 @ 6:00 am | delete
    Could be the case. I have to figure out what APD is in Swedish
  • AkitaJitsu Jan 15, 2011 @ 2:35 am | delete
    Thank you for this great resource. My son was diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Sensory Processing Disorder in 2008. Since the cause of that neurological disorder is unknown, he is at high risk for having other neurological disorders. He's only 4, so at this point it's hard to tell what's coming from the CAS & SPD and what could be the result of another neurological disorder. He's suspected of having ADHD and lately I've become concerned about him possibly having Auditory Processing Disorder as well. After reading this lens, I'm leaning even more towards this being another problem we will have to face.
  • javrsmith Dec 10, 2010 @ 9:37 am | delete
    It is wonderful that you have a diagnosis that you can work with. Good luck in the future. I hope your story is able to help others who may have this problem. Blessed by a Squid Angel.
  • mom247 Nov 27, 2010 @ 5:09 am | delete
    Wow, this lens is amazing. I too have a daughter who constantly seems to ignore my requests to her. Every year her teachers ask me to get her a hearing test and every year it comes out perfect. Recently I have been scolding her for not doing as she is asked and for ignoring myself and her teachers. I may now speak to them about whether this might possibly be a problem for her. Thank you.
  • aj2008 Nov 27, 2010 @ 6:35 am | delete
    Be prepared for the teachers to have never heard of APD - you need to find a health professional who has. It may be a Doctor, Paediatrician or an Audiologist, but dont give up until you find someone who knows exactly what you are talking about, so you can get your daughter properly assessed. Good lick!
  • hotbrain Oct 12, 2010 @ 10:49 am | delete
    Great lens!
    I had an expressive language delay when I was a kid, which means that I could understand language fine but I had trouble speaking. My symptoms were similar to Lizzie, as before having speech therapy, I said words wrong. I think you did a great job telling your story. Like Lizzie, my hearing is fine, but the processing is where I had the trouble. I make a Squidoo lens about my difficulties at http://www.squidoo.com/speech-delay and I've just lensrolled your page. Thank you for making a great page about an important disability!
  • Antonette13 Oct 10, 2010 @ 9:02 am | delete
    A very informative lens!
  • Dawn Sep 21, 2010 @ 6:05 pm | delete
    My 6 year old daughter has been diagnosed with APD. She is struggling in school and the teachers don't seem to know what to do. It has been recommened that I look into purchasing an auditory trainer but they are so expensive and the school has informed me that they can't purchase one cause their special ed budget doesn't recognize this disorder. I feel helpless. Any suggestions?
  • aj2008 Sep 22, 2010 @ 3:25 am | delete
    Dawn, this must be a difficult time for you but the big thing is that you have a diagnosis so at least you now know some of what you are dealing with. When Lizzie was diagnosed she was struggling badly and finding it hard to learn many things including reading. But now she is at High School and is being "fast tracked" in various subjects, including English, because she is flying now.

    You do not say where you are living but this wont affect the information that you have available because there's so much on the internet.

    Without knowing the extent of your daughter's difficulties, it is very difficult for an "amateur" like me to give you advice. However, knowing what I know, this is where I would start:

    Check out: http://www.apduk.org/ - it is a UK organisation but it has good info on the website and a forum
    Check out this module above: Strategies to help with Auditory Processing Disorder and write up these strategies and give them to the school. Request that all members of staff are given a copy and that they apply these strategies immediately - in particular ask that if your daughter is given multiple commands such as "Please go and sit down, get your reading book and open it at Page 21" that they are spoken slowly, broken down into separate tasks and that each command is processed by your daughter before they go onto the next one. So the tasks are broken down into:

    1. Please go and sit over there
    2. Get your reading book
    At this stage the Teacher could ask your daughter to repeat back what she has asked
    3. Open it a Page 21
    At this stage the Teacher could ask her to repeat back the page number.

    In our experience the processing is assisted by the action of verbalising - repeating back.

    Another strategy you need to teach your daughter is to get her to recognise when she has not processed and ask the Teacher what she said or to explain it some more. At first your daughter may find this hard but with Lizzie now it is second nature.

    And if ever your daughter complains that someone has accused her of "not listening" then take the matter up with that person immediately. Being accused of not listening when you suffer from APD is one of the things that knocks confidence.

    Then once all of this is in place, I would then look at trying to establish how much your daughter is affected by her APD before I would think about buying any expensive equipment.

    By taking the action of talking to the school and asking for these strategies to be applied while the condition is investigated firther will hopefully lessen your feelings of helplessness and you will be contributing to the process of helping your daughter. It does not surprise me that the teachers dont seem to know what to do - even 7 years after Lizzie's diagnosis and the fact that the Special Ed Needs teacher at the school also has a daughter with APD, we still get grumpy teachers accusing Lizzie of "not listening" and staf have to be constantly reminded despite the fact that they have a not about her in their register.

    If you live in the UK, then I would go to my GP and ask to be referred to a specialist with experience of APD - this could actually be an Audiologist, as it was an Audiologist who spotted it in Lizzie.

    I hope this helps and if you have any more questions then ask away and I will try to answer them.
  • windygig Sep 17, 2010 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    Oh, AJ, do I ever get the part about doctors, teachers and many professional are unfamiliar many with disorders. I have told lots of docs about my dystonia and they think I'm talking about a country in Eastern Europe! lens-rolling to dystonia-information.
    i love this lens
  • aj2008 Sep 22, 2010 @ 3:29 am | delete
    Well this made me laugh out loud - how about a lens or a blog: "Dystonia is NOT a country in Eastern Europe"!!

    But I know what you mean - despite 1 in 10 children having APD, the majority of professionals involved with children still have not heard of it!
  • Spook Sep 12, 2010 @ 7:30 am | delete
    The scourge of the Rocket Mums strikes again. Blessed by an Angel.
  • aj2008 Sep 22, 2010 @ 3:47 am | delete
    Scourge all you like Spook my friend, particularly if it is accompanied by Blessings ;)
  • GrowWear Sep 9, 2010 @ 2:06 pm | delete
    Dropping by to Tweet this very informative lens. :)
  • aj2008 Sep 22, 2010 @ 3:30 am | delete
    Thank you Mimi :)
  • eclecticeducation Sep 6, 2010 @ 12:26 pm | delete
    AJ, this lens is awesome. I have wondered at times if I have APD. I had trouble with lectures in school. If they went too fast, I could not get the information down. I also always had trouble understanding song lyrics and things. They tested my hearing (in the early 80's) and said that my hearing was normal, but I had trouble listening. The testing went no farther than that. I was kinda upset when they said I had a listening problem, because I felt like they were accusing me of doing it on purpose. I'm glad things are changing, but it still has a long way to go. As a mother of special needs kids, I realize it is better than it was when I was a girl, but it still is a frustratingly slow process and about half the time they seem to get it wrong. Thank you for bringing attention to this disorder. Blessed by an Angel and I'm lensrolling it to my SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) lens.
  • aj2008 Sep 22, 2010 @ 3:49 am | delete
    Yes, being told that she is not listening properly is one of the things that really upsets Lizzie, but she is now confident enough to explain to the teacher and they usually aplogise!
  • love2glow Aug 21, 2010 @ 5:22 pm | delete
    Hi, enjoyed your lens and your information. Dyslexia and the related "lexia's" runs in my family. Very gifted people, that have all learned in their own special way. Communication of ways to help the generations to come, makes my heart sing, that they will be spared the hard knocks of learning alone. A++++++
  • Joy10 Jul 22, 2010 @ 3:40 am | delete
    Hi, your lens is very interesting. By the way, I have a cochlear implant since I was 9 years old. Since growing up, I used to speak with my speech but - I stop using my cochlear implant device when I was 13 years old. I will explain every details in my lens, I'm working on my lens about my life soon.
  • theraggededge Jul 12, 2010 @ 4:53 pm | delete
    As one who has slight hearing problems - esp when speech is mixed up with other sounds and whose daughter has a real phobia about loud noises (though she thinks it's okay to be as loud as SHE likes!) - I think you have highlighted an important issue. Blessed :-)
  • Scientific_Homeschooler Jun 7, 2010 @ 6:14 am | delete
    What a great resource! Thanks so much for putting all of this together!
  • Ladyclodine May 18, 2010 @ 5:09 am | delete
    It's never easy to suffer from hearing loss. Well, kudos to these lens and reviews about the alternative medecine we can take. A lot of hearing aids and drops are available in the market today.
  • Ladyclodine May 18, 2010 @ 4:00 am | delete
    The review is very informative. I'll surely recommend this site to my friends who tried several digital hearing aids but not working properly. Maybe this article can give them information they might need
  • Qualitee Apr 17, 2010 @ 5:23 pm | delete
    Really informative lens. May I add the link to this lens on my websites please? 5*
  • Ramkitten Mar 13, 2010 @ 4:17 pm | delete
    This is SO well done and very interesting. No wonder it was LOTD twice! I never knew anything about this before.
  • KathyMcGraw Mar 13, 2010 @ 4:07 pm | delete
    I just realized I had never rated this lens, so came back to correct that and to give it a Blessing :) You deserve all the honors you have gotten for this wonderful lens, and I am going to put it on my FB fanpage for Squidoo lenses so more people can understand this auditory condition.
  • Michey Feb 4, 2010 @ 5:21 pm | delete
    Very informative, I learn a lot
    Thanks for choosing the subject, I know it isn't easy. 5* fav.
    Michey
  • clouda9 Feb 4, 2010 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    This lens is filled with everything you should know about Auditory Processing Disorder, plus more. You've done a wonderful service to people by sharing your personal story too.
  • pkmcr Feb 4, 2010 @ 2:44 am | delete
    Really informative and well crafted lens about Auditory Processing Disorder which needs to have a wider audience
  • hotbrain Nov 23, 2009 @ 1:39 am | delete
    I had several kinds of speech and auditory problems when I was a kid. I had speech therapy starting in pre-school through 4th grade.. When I was a preschooler, my speech was so bad that people had trouble understanding me... It is all corrected now to the point that people can't tell that I even had a problem!

    This is an important topic and your lens handles this topic very well! Thank you for sharing your story!

    Often people who have weaknesses or delays in one area of development also have strengths in other areas... Einstein had speech difficulties. The brain is an amazing thing!
  • aj2008 Nov 23, 2009 @ 3:45 am | delete
    Yes, the brain is amazing. In LIzzie's case she has a brilliant eye for detail as far as art work is concerned and the most hilarious wit and sense of humour. So yes, I agree where there's difficulties, there's always compensations.
  • Kate-Phizackerley Oct 29, 2009 @ 4:13 pm | delete
    Surprised I'd not visited before. AJ at her very best. Blessed of course.
  • dolfrog Oct 28, 2009 @ 9:24 pm | delete
    Hi AJ

    Your APD lense looks very good.
    We have just launched an APDUK Page on Facebook, still using the duck logo.
    There is also a new APD group and Facebook, and I have also acquired the (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder (C)APD group on Facebook as well.

    I have been researching Dyslexia for the last few months as part of summer project to help edit the Wikipedia Dyslexia article which has now become a series of article to include the in depth information required.

    I have recently collated a series of online research paper collections about both Dyslexia and APD, and the related issues. I have used the Delicious online bookmarking facility to provide the links to most of these collections and even to creat some collection where the research papers come from more than one online research paper library. Most of the collections can be located via http://delicious.com/dolfrog/RPC there will be a new Audiology collection later this week

    best wishes

    dolfrog
  • Spook Oct 16, 2009 @ 12:11 pm | delete
    Hope all is going well with your daughter and that she continues to make progress. An outstanding example of Squidoo at it's best. Blessed by an Angel.
  • GrowWear Oct 7, 2009 @ 7:26 pm | delete
    Have always wanted to bless this lens. Now blessed!
  • O_Johnson26 Oct 2, 2009 @ 8:07 pm | delete
    Very good lens. it shows you put alot of effort into creating this. It really looks good.
  • cc2786 Oct 2, 2009 @ 7:52 am | delete
    Very interesting lens - APD doesnt get enough attention and this is a really in-depth site that helps us all understand more about it.
  • dagsmith Sep 23, 2009 @ 9:30 pm | delete
    Well deserved purple star. I've referred several friends who are teachers to this lens.
  • JessicaRabb Sep 21, 2009 @ 12:24 am | delete
    that was an amazing work.. and im so happy you were able to pursue the hearing issue. im a first time mom, and yes ive been called (the worry-wurd first timer) lol, but in all honesty i swear sometimes i think my 20 month old has hearing/listening issues. He only pays attention to you when he wants to, even if your yelling out commands. i know, i know, bad mommy, but alot of the times i feel i have to shout in order for him to understand me, and it makes me wonder certain factors, whether he's just a typical 20 month old or am i doing something wrong. he's barely just starting to form words, he's pretty sociable with other kids. anyways that'll be up to me to pursue that issue in the future, but thanks to your lens i have more information to go on. :) sorry so long.
  • aj2008 Sep 10, 2009 @ 3:59 am | in reply to crys | delete
    I am really sorry you have having such a difficult time. There's nothing worse than wanting to find help for your child and not knowing where to go.

    Although you are based in the USA, I would suggest that you visit the APD UK website (link is in the list further up the page). If there is no info relating to the USA on the site, there is a very good forum where you can ask this question and I am sure that someone (possibly "Dolfrog", the Vice Chair od APD UK) will be able to help you.

    There is also the American Hearing, Speech and Language Association website - again the link is further up the page in the module titled: "To summarise the key points about APD".

    I hope this helps.
  • crys Sep 9, 2009 @ 10:16 pm | in reply to Crys | delete
    Also most the facilities that Kaiser ref. me to do not do peds dx. I am having such a difficult time finding some where to evaluate him.
  • Crys Sep 9, 2009 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    Hi I am in California. I have a son who is in 2nd grade. He was diagnosised with epilepsy last year. I am having a hard time beleiving that he has this neurological disorder. Since there where no seizure activies picked up on his EEG. But, presents of spikes gave him the dx per his MD. I am more concerened that he has APD. My insurance does not do testing for this issue at there facility. I was referred to outside facilities. But, the cost is unreal per visit. Also Kaiser acts like this problem is not valid. Can someone please tell me where I can seek help for my child from?
  • Spook Aug 14, 2009 @ 11:21 am | delete
    Just dropped by for another visit to congratulate you on your purple. Thoroughly deserved.
  • DAnnieB Aug 13, 2009 @ 3:57 pm | delete
    Extremely interesting and helpful, I hadn't heard of this - it makes sense of some things I've seen.
  • lollyj Jul 17, 2009 @ 9:35 am | delete
    WOW!! Exceptional lens with excellent information.
    Thanks for the angel blessing on my dissociative disorder lens.
  • PastorKay Jun 22, 2009 @ 12:13 am | delete
    excellent information. thanks.
  • The_Party_Animal Jun 21, 2009 @ 2:43 pm | delete
    wow that was full of great information - I hope it helps people. I read it good being my daughter has been diagnosed with ADD because you never know. I am still looking into many factors myself.
  • C-Joy Jun 21, 2009 @ 5:48 am | delete
    Thank you so much for this lens! As an educator I have seen this in some of my students, but without being a trained specialist it can be difficult to get parents to take my concerns seriously.
  • qlcoach Jun 19, 2009 @ 10:12 am | delete
    Excellent lens with information that is definitely helpful to others. It is worth way more than 5 stars. Thank you for sharing your personal story. Met you on Isle of Squid. Hope you will visit my new lens about emotional healing. Gary Eby, author and therapist.
  • Jun 3, 2009 @ 6:38 pm | delete
    OMG! This is so helpful! My 1st-son has struggled with APD--long story. But this will be a super resource for us as we homeschool.
    Thanks so much!
    Sam(antha)
  • davidstillwagon Jun 3, 2009 @ 4:36 pm | delete
    terrific lens I'll give it a 5
  • AbbasAbedi Jun 2, 2009 @ 7:28 pm | delete
    Excellent Lens. 5*

    If you get a chance check out my Instant Stress Management lens.
  • Ahmady Jun 1, 2009 @ 9:35 pm | delete
    Thanks for the information in this lens. 5** I had never heard of this disorder. I learn visually and have to read material; I do poorly with aural learning. I communicate best in writing and not very well orally unless I work at it. That's why I always welcomed essay questions in school while everyone else was groaning.
  • sittonbull May 21, 2009 @ 12:46 pm | delete
    LOTD once is a grand accomplishment... twice has got to be a record... Congratulations on this award winning story of Lizzy's journey with APD. I had not heard of that before although I'm all too familiar with hearing disorders. I'll add my stars to the ones you've already collected.
  • paperfacets Apr 29, 2009 @ 1:41 pm | delete
    Very interesting. Don't get me in a party room with everyone talking. I totally shut down and if you are talking to me I will not be able to hear much of what you say. I also have mild speech difficulties. I think I am just plain introverted. Hmmm... But you are right there is a good explanation for childhood difficulties and so much is ignored.
    I champion you for writing about it.
  • Janiece Apr 26, 2009 @ 5:56 pm | delete
    Thanks for all this info...! 5 stars!
  • HealthyHappyDogs Apr 25, 2009 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    Fantastic info, AJ.

    My son had difficulties of a different type, but I know how frustrating it is trying to address a problem that causes the child difficulties in a mainstream classroom resulting in underachieving when you know your child is very intelligent.
  • Heather426 Apr 23, 2009 @ 11:24 am | delete
    Great info. I hope in the future all children that have difficulty in school will be tested for some of the obscure reasons that might cause this. There are just so many little things that could be wrong. 5* lens.
  • karatepooh Apr 18, 2009 @ 11:45 pm | delete
    My son was thought to have APD at one time...he ended up being diagnosed as Asperger's. The info you've put together here will help lots of parents. There are so many conditions that people don't know exist...let's keep getting the word out! 5 stars!
  • spirituality Apr 8, 2009 @ 8:01 am | delete
    Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
  • Wysiwigs Mar 18, 2009 @ 10:54 am | delete
    Awesome lens! As the parent of a deaf child, I had come across APD (somewhere during "mad research mode" :o) but didn't know too much about it. 5* for a very well put together lens and some excellent information!
    Http://www.Squidoo.com/ConnieCrankpot
  • Kym_Moss_Digital_ArtWorks Mar 13, 2009 @ 3:14 am | delete
    Wow! What a dedicated parent you must be. This is a great lens with well presented imformation. 5* And a fan.

    Peace
    Kym
  • GrowWear Mar 11, 2009 @ 11:22 am | delete
    Honored to welcome this lens to the Memoirs Group. :)
  • LauraSchofield Mar 9, 2009 @ 2:33 pm | delete
    Thank you for putting together such a brilliant lens. My son is having problems at school but I haven't found the reason yet. This was a thorough read though and very informative. 5 stars.

    APD at first would appear to be a problem (he has no hearing problems, but often "ignores" people and doesn't follow directions well or pay attention). His spelling is excellent though and he is quite articulate, so both APD and dyslexia can most likely be ruled out.

    I think maybe a more generalized sensory processing disorder may be his problem, but I have yet to look into this fully.

    It is definitely difficult when your child has problems such as these. Your daughters are lucky to have such a concerned and resourceful parent. I'm glad to hear your daughter Lizzie is doing well! Best of luck to the rest of you with the otosclerosis.
  • ZBT Feb 21, 2009 @ 11:24 pm | delete
    What a great lens! I must say ... there's nothing like an informative lens done well. Bravo!
  • GrowWear Feb 13, 2009 @ 7:48 pm | delete
    This is a great resource, AJ. Will leave a rating this time -- forgot before. :)
  • aj2008 Jan 31, 2009 @ 4:36 pm | in reply to Amy | delete
    Hi Amy, my daughter finds it easier to see people's mouths when they are speaking as well.

    I would have thought that "Obscure Auditory Dysfunction" is actually the same as "Auditory Processing Disorder" and in my experience there's lots of different terms used to describe the same thing. The main thing is to find an Audiologist who has experience of diagnosing and working with APD who can help you. Lizzie had two "normal" hearing tests before we found a specialist who was able to diagnose what was wrong.

    Good luck and I hope you find the help you need.
  • Amy Jan 31, 2009 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    Heyy--
    I was told I may have 'Obcure Auditory Dysfunction' yesterday, because I've had trouble hearing for years and yet my hearing levels are normal.. This sounds exactly like that, but there's so much more information on this one!
    I'm fifteen, and my mum's (I'm from the UK) written a letter for my teachers so that they can help me in class by not turning away when they're speaking ('coz I need to see their mouths) and for visual help in exams.. She's written 'Obscure Auditory Dysfunction' and I know that they won't have heard of it or think it even exists.. So they'll type it into the internet just to find out that there's barely anything on it. I now, after seeing the difference in information am wondering if she should put Auditory Processing Disorder in instead, because then they can see it's a real problem and not one I'm making up...
    But I want to know if there's a difference in the two? It doesn't sound like it, but I don't want to put the wrong name in! Thanks soo much x
  • WApinoy Jan 26, 2009 @ 7:50 pm | delete
    Good Day aj2008!

    I accidentally found a website regarding APD and this may interest you for the benefit of Lizzie. This is the link to the website: Auditory Processing Disorders: An Effective AUD/SLP Collaborative Approach To Evaluation And Treatment
  • cml17p Jan 20, 2009 @ 8:57 am | in reply to aj2008 | delete
    Thanks aj2008!!!!! I wish i knew if it was hereditary! you know?? lol
  • aj2008 Jan 14, 2009 @ 9:23 am | in reply to cml17p | delete
    As with any relatively newly discovered condition, I am not aware of any studies that have yet concluded whether APD is hereditary or not. Lizzie also has Dyslexia, and it is thought that there could be a link. None of my other three children have been dignosed as having APD, but I have a disease of the ear called Otosclerosis which CAN be hereditary and Lizzie's eldest sister is currently undergoing investigations to see if she has the same condition.

    We are fortunate that Lizzie's condition is so mild, that I have not given any thought to whether she should be concerned about this for her own children. For her, getting the diagnosis was the most important thing and she has adapted really well. Most of the time you would not know that there is a problem. In fact I think the dyslexia (again relatively mild) is more of a problem because of the difficulties she has with phonetics.
  • cml17p Jan 14, 2009 @ 9:07 am | delete
    have A.P.D I'm 17 and i want to know could my kids get it if I have kids
  • kathypi Jan 9, 2009 @ 11:24 pm | delete
    I appreciate all the info on this, thank you kathy
  • BlueWaterVision Jan 7, 2009 @ 3:17 pm | delete
    Very nice! As a new member to Squidoo, this was a great lens to "stumble" on. Good information. Good research and way to be an excellent advocate for your child! And, keep us updated on the Otosclerosis! Positive thoughts to you and your family!
  • speechsrl@yahoo.com Jan 4, 2009 @ 2:24 pm | delete
    As a pediatric speech/language pathologist, I've had the opportunity to work with many children with various degrees of APD, and the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association is right in saying that it's not a 'one size fits all' disability. Auditory processing is complex and multifaceted, and children who have APD may have other conditions as well that can adversely impact their processing difficulties. The person who questioned the use of Ritalin for treating APD was not so far off target in asking, as there are some children with APD who also have ADHD, and for children who have both of these disabilities, a stimulant medication may be helpful. The difficulty remains in getting APD correctly diagnosed, and that diagnosis can only be done by an audiologist's administration of specific tests in a sound-proof room. Usually children need to be atleast 7 years old in order for testing to be reliably interpreted.

    Thanks AJ for another great lens! 5*!
  • Laura Dec 28, 2008 @ 8:22 pm | delete
    I'm glad to have found this informative information.. My 7 yr old son Matthew suffers from APD. I'm looking to get as much information I can get to help him with this. Luckily he is getting help from his school. Thanks again for your info.
  • marsha32 Dec 27, 2008 @ 8:33 pm | delete
    This is important information, thanks for passing it on in detail.
  • Ramkitten Dec 16, 2008 @ 11:21 am | delete
    I can see why this was LOTD (twice, to boot!) This was a topic I knew nothing about. Really interesting and informative. Thank you for the hard work!
  • EuroSquid Dec 6, 2008 @ 4:39 am | delete
    Wow! I did not know it was possible to get LOTD twice! This excellent lens deserves it and my 5* rating. Thanks for the congrats on my LOTD.
  • getbackup Nov 18, 2008 @ 6:30 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for this lens! My son is also being tested for this or dyslexia. His teacher thinks he has a processing disorder though. I appreciate the work you put into this. Best of luck to your daughter Lizzie! : )
  • Margaret_Schaut Nov 12, 2008 @ 11:01 am | delete
    Beautiful page! Welcome to the Masterpiece Movement Group!
  • Environbee Oct 30, 2008 @ 7:25 am | delete
    Wow - I'm flabbergasted. I have never heard of the condition and it pains me to think how many peoples lives have been impacted due to our lack of knowledge. Congratulations for bringing this topic forward into the light. You will make a difference as a result.
  • Lisa S Oct 28, 2008 @ 4:17 pm | delete
    I recently felt like someone kicked me in the stomach when my son Chris was diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder. The school Psychologist made it sound like a death sentence. "something that Chris would suffer through his entire life!" But after much research and blogs and chat rooms I found a book that was like the bible to me. Don't You get IT? living with auditory processing disabilities was written by 3 professionals that have APD and got degrees in school , and survived and thrived. you can find it at http://www.psychdocinfo.com/index.html and look for the book link. It was under $20 but worth thousands to me and Chris. The book tells about 3 generations of APD in one family , plus 2 other families as well. It offers great insights and BEST OF ALL solutions to the problems that children with APD suffer. The info on this site and in the books listed here are good. But the info in "Don't You get it?" is the best! Read it and I bet you agree with me.
  • podrick Oct 25, 2008 @ 1:45 pm | in reply to DenaDavis | delete
    what do you think of the listening program? I am about to enroll my daughter who is dyslexic
  • jkturnage Oct 13, 2008 @ 10:50 am | delete
    Thanks so much for your story. My daughter was diagnosed at age 7. We FINALLY had an answer! We always KNEW there was a problem but the normal diagnosis never answered the symptoms(ADD, for ex). My daughter has a very severe case and has all sorts of language delays in learning--reading, spelling, etc. The biggest concern for me as we are determined to get through the learning delays, are the social problems my daughter incurs. She doesn't react quickly enough when other kids want to play, for example. Other kids roll their eyes when she is reading in front of a group and many times, they exclude her from their group games because they get impatient with her. I think, it is difficult to be a parent of an APD child; but, we need to realize they are special and instill confidence in them. We are crucial to their well-being in how they think about themselves.
  • Oct 11, 2008 @ 7:49 pm | delete
    I'm so happy to have you featured in my Parenting Group Parenting on Squidoo. Please check back often to add any of your new lenses to the group. I'm always looking for new feature topics, so make a suggestion and I will do my best to make it happen! And remember, you are making a difference!
    Ashley
  • J_ben Oct 9, 2008 @ 3:45 pm | delete
    Great Info.. :)
  • J_ben Oct 9, 2008 @ 3:45 pm | delete
    Great Info.. :)
  • SharonMay Oct 8, 2008 @ 4:13 pm | delete
    My son has a mild verison of this he showed 3 of the symptons of the main one being understanding spoken messages and/or remembering instructions. Trying to get his class teacher to understand was very difficult. Great informative lens.
  • Mary Jackson Oct 4, 2008 @ 7:52 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing your story. You really should look into sound-based therapies for APD. The Tomatis Method is a great therapy to start with and you may want to also use Fast Forward, Lindamood-Bell, and/or Interactive Metronome. My son had APD and was dyslexic until we made use of these therapies. Contact the Davis Center in NJ (no, I'm not affiliated with them) for more information. Good luck.
  • BradChamp Oct 4, 2008 @ 5:44 am | delete
    5 Stars for great lens
  • Oct 3, 2008 @ 4:41 am | delete
    Lo, I am amazed on this lens and this is really great.
  • Ener-G Oct 2, 2008 @ 7:33 am | delete
    Have you heard of the Tomatis Method? It helps heal listening disorders...not sure if that is what APD is or not. However, it's such a fantastic method that everyone would benefit from it.
  • JonitasKalimpo Oct 2, 2008 @ 6:46 am | delete
    I really didn't know how i missed this lens, it's a piece of art in lens building. Everything is well done in this lens.
    My best Congratulations for this lens, and this is a subject, that everyone should care about.
  • lravidlearner Oct 1, 2008 @ 11:30 am | delete
    I taught elementary school children for several years and I had not heard of this disorder. You've done a great job summarizing it here, and it's wonderful your daughter was able to get it diagnosed while she was young. I will certainly keep your story in mind as I work with beginning readers in the future. Thanks for writing -- I'm sure it will make a difference for other children by making us all more aware.
  • Anni Sep 30, 2008 @ 7:26 pm | delete
    Hi, I've just started university, for the second time. I failed the first time. I have primarily inattentive ADHD and APD. They feed off each other. I get bored quickly so if I have to spend so much energy trying to listen, I quickly tune out and go into my own world. I've also being told my hearing is normal and that I have Meniere's disease. I don't think I have Meniere's though I do have vertigo, I'm sure that's connected to the APD. I wonder how many APD sufferers have some kind of ear issue.
    Curiously, though I read very well. No dyslexia, except for numbers sometimes. The key for me though was that I didn't learn to read in school, my mum taught me when I was very little, by age 3 I was reading. I have a very strong suspicion that if I had been taught in school, I might have had problems.
  • ClaudetteKeith Sep 28, 2008 @ 9:18 am | delete
    Great Lense my son has APD also.

    Great information!

    Claudette Keith
  • AtHomeSource Sep 27, 2008 @ 10:43 pm | delete
    oh wow. I've never heard of this. My 7 yr old son is ADD & dyslexic, very smart in some areas but well below Kindergarten with academics. I'm going to research this some more. thank you so much
  • DenaDavis Sep 27, 2008 @ 4:50 pm | delete
    I just found out my son had this disorder as well. My son is now 12 years old. He also has ADHD. He is now doing a program called the Listing program. The schools are just not set up to handle this.
  • Auntiekatkat Sep 27, 2008 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    What a fantastic lens, absolutely inspirational. My heart goes out to you, you deserve every edge of the five gold stars winging your way. I am adding your page to my favourites. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
  • Morgana_ Sep 27, 2008 @ 11:48 am | delete
    Sorry I should have said in my last post it may be called Samonas sound therapy but there could be others.
  • Morgana_ Sep 27, 2008 @ 11:40 am | delete
    Great lens.Congratulations at being so successful and reaching a wide audience with it so that others can learn about this disorder and become more aware.
    Sound therapy can be used in some cases to help with APD, perhaps you should do some research into this,it is a specialised field and I dont have enough info about it but it is definately worth looking into.
    Thank you for visiting my lens.
  • AmyP Sep 26, 2008 @ 8:17 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing your story. Sending best wishes and hugs to Lizzie. And congratulations on your two LOTD's!
  • Jesi Sep 25, 2008 @ 5:20 am | delete
    Hay it is gud one than many... Good News and make it always memorable. 5 stz
  • roysumit Sep 25, 2008 @ 12:44 am | delete
    Hearty congratulation for LOTD. Also thanks for sharing such useful information which we are not aware of. 5 stars.
  • site-builder Sep 24, 2008 @ 6:57 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your LOTD twice. I myself had a disease in both of my ears called cholesteatoma which required a radical mastoidectomy in each.
    I am thankful that I can still hear at age 56.
    I commend your strength and courage. 5*'s
  • Gillie2tat Sep 24, 2008 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    Many congratulations on Lens of the Day and well done you for writing about invisible disabilities and the complexities of hearing and ear disorders!
  • Mortira Sep 24, 2008 @ 11:05 am | delete
    Thank you so much for sharing your story! My son isn't a year old yet, but I still keep my eyes open for information that might help me in later years. Our family has had all kinds of trouble with mis-diagnosis, and it helps to know what's out there. Thanks again, and congrats on LOTD! *****
  • serendipityrose Sep 24, 2008 @ 9:07 am | delete
    Great information. One of so many hidden reasons children may have trouble in school. All of those kids who struggle and are told they are troublemakers may have only had one of these unknown issues!
  • happynutritionist Sep 24, 2008 @ 8:48 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD, that is wonderful! I'm going to lensroll you into my lenses related to children's health.

    One of my children was diagnosed with what they called "central auditory processing" problems back in the mid-1980's when I was encouraged to take him to an audiologist. Now it seems to have a name given to it and more information available...that is great!

    This is a wonderful lens, and may I offer you great hope, the child I'm speaking about is 27 now, went on to be the valedictorian of the technical school he attended, went on to further education, and has a wonderful job in the very field I knew would be perfect for him from a very young age.
  • rentablogger Sep 24, 2008 @ 7:56 am | delete
    You have provided the information about APD in a very organised and interesting way. I never felt like I am reading some techno-stuff. May be, being father of a young kid also helped in holding me back from getting distracted.

    Best wishes to Lizzie :) and congrats for the LOTD - make that double!
  • Evelyn_Saenz Sep 24, 2008 @ 6:10 am | delete
    Congratulations! Congratulations! Did I hear that right? Lens of the Day Twice!

    As a teacher I am very interested in learning about Auditory Processing Disorder. Thank you so much for the info.
  • CosmeticSurgeryIreland Sep 24, 2008 @ 6:09 am | delete
    Congratulations. Wonderful lense.
  • sandyspider Sep 23, 2008 @ 11:46 pm | delete
    Congratuations on the double LOTD! Good information on APD. Lizzie is lucky for such great parents.
  • GreenRevolution Sep 23, 2008 @ 9:40 pm | delete
    Wow! Making LOTD twice is quite an accomplishment. I think this is the first I've ever seen. Congrats on this great achievement! Wish I could give you another 5*S!
  • GreenRevolution Sep 23, 2008 @ 9:40 pm | delete
    Wow! Making LOTD twice is quite an accomplishment. I think this is the first I've ever seen. Congrats on this great achievement! Wish I could give you another 5*S!
  • Shane Doss Sep 23, 2008 @ 9:23 pm | delete
    GREAT !!! Lens keep up the great work !!
  • kiwisoutback Sep 23, 2008 @ 8:22 pm | delete
    Wow, congratulations on double LOTD! Is that a Squid first? Thanks for the information, very deserving of LOTD.
  • eccles1 Sep 23, 2008 @ 8:21 pm | delete
    what a nice lens ! keep up the good work
  • ms-giggles Sep 23, 2008 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    I'm so happy for you!! 5***** to This wonderful Lens. Hope to meet you at the top.
    Beth
  • Frankster Sep 23, 2008 @ 7:11 pm | delete
    Congrats on a well deserved double LotD! 5 stars for sure, for sure. Bear hugs, Frankie
  • debnet Sep 23, 2008 @ 7:02 pm | delete
    LOTD, LOTD, She did the Double, hip hip hooray!!!!
    Well done matey!!
  • MarcoG Sep 23, 2008 @ 6:38 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your LOTD...twice! WOW! x
  • alteredkat Sep 23, 2008 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    Informative! Congrats on making LOTDx2 :D
  • JaguarJulie Sep 23, 2008 @ 4:55 pm | delete
    Wow, I'm all ears. Did I read where this very lens was featured as LOTD...and was that twice no less? Awesome. Don't think anyone else has ever done this. I'm honestly just learning about Auditory Processing Disorder from your informative lens. Thank you for taking the time to educate us.
  • GrahamofCommSC Sep 23, 2008 @ 4:33 pm | delete
    Nice Job on the double double
  • ShortSaleRealtor Sep 23, 2008 @ 2:24 pm | delete
    helpful lens congrats on lot d
  • RinchenChodron Sep 23, 2008 @ 2:16 pm | delete
    Very informative and helpful - way to go *****!!!
  • karmasherbs Sep 23, 2008 @ 12:58 pm | delete
    Hi there,
    Thanks for sharing. I'm happy that this disorder is finally being recognized.
    Not being diagnosed or misdiagnosed has been a real problem in the past...
    Faves & 5*s...
  • lakeerieartists Sep 23, 2008 @ 11:17 am | delete
    LOTD twice! Wow! This lens is really imformative. Thanks.
  • ChristiannaGarrett-Martin Sep 23, 2008 @ 9:48 am | delete
    Well Done on LOTD! Very important and informative information here.

    5 stars! *****

    Christianna
  • Bradshaw Sep 23, 2008 @ 8:51 am | delete
    I have a niece who was diagnosed with APD. Thanks for the info.
  • mulberry Sep 23, 2008 @ 8:17 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD!
  • spirituality Sep 23, 2008 @ 2:20 am | delete
    Hey, you're lens of the day AGAIN :) congrats.
  • sophiesara Sep 23, 2008 @ 1:37 am | delete
    thank you for sharing valuable information with all of us, i like your les and iam giving ***** for u...
  • Webcodes Sep 23, 2008 @ 12:23 am | delete
    Marvelous lens. Thank you for the information.5*
  • enslavedbyfaeries Sep 16, 2008 @ 10:58 pm | delete
    Congratulations on getting LOTD (belated)! You've done a fantastic job of sharing your daughter's story and making others aware of APD. Wishing you both the best. :)
  • ZBT Sep 13, 2008 @ 5:04 pm | delete
    This is beautiful that you've shared this with everyone. Thank you. Lizzie is lucky to have you for her dad! Congratulations on Lens of the Day! You (and Lizzie) deserve it!
  • sbucciarel Sep 12, 2008 @ 1:01 pm | delete
    Great lense. The Firestorm Forum is great for promoting your lenses and blogs. There's a very active Squidoo community there. firestormforum.com Hope you check it out. I also have a lense about it at http://www.squidoo.com/firestorm
  • SideSplitters Sep 10, 2008 @ 9:08 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! A really great inspirational, hopeful and helpful lens.
  • ELuna Sep 10, 2008 @ 7:22 pm | delete
    Awesome lens!
    So informative and you can tell it came from your heart.
    Thank you for sharing.
  • GreenRevolution Sep 10, 2008 @ 7:20 pm | delete
    Great lens! Thanks for sharing your story of courage and determination. Hopefully, this will help others in similar situations who are also looking for hope. God bless you and your daughter Lizzie. All the best.
    5 *****

    ~Bruce~
  • Jewelsofawe Sep 10, 2008 @ 7:18 pm | delete
    Amazing lens! Thanks for sharing your journey.
  • Infant_Traveler Sep 10, 2008 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    Excellent Lens! Thanks for sharing your daughter's experience to help others.
    All the Best,
    Melissa
    www.infanttraveler.com
  • KimGiancaterino Sep 10, 2008 @ 5:56 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD. I'm going to email this helpful information to my friend who is a speech therapist. Angel Blessings to you!
  • Teddi14 Sep 10, 2008 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    Well I am on of the few that have heard of APD. I am a special education teacher and I have students that have been diagnosed with this. When I finish my special education lens I am going to lensroll this to it. Very informative...(you do have some typos though.)
  • KayKaySmurf Sep 10, 2008 @ 1:30 pm | delete
    This is a truly amazing lens. I am the mother of two wonderful boys. One of my sons displayed some of the symptoms mentioned in your lens when he was younger. I am wondering if this is something I should have him tested for. He has always had trouble concentrating in school. Thanks for the helpful information!
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Sep 10, 2008 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    I hate to think how many times this is either ignored or mis diagnosed as something else! 5*
  • islandermom Sep 10, 2008 @ 12:14 pm | delete
    Such a great source of information. Thank you for sharing this. This is sure to be a help to many.
  • debnet Sep 10, 2008 @ 11:56 am | delete
    CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! LOTD FOR AJ!!!!! I already gave you 5 stars for this fantastic lens, so here's a British HIP HIP HOORAY FOR LOTD!!!
  • NancyOram Sep 10, 2008 @ 11:36 am | delete
    This is a wonderful lens. I read every word because it was so well-written and interesting. Who knows, maybe the information will apply to someone I know some day. Congratulations on Lens of the Day, you deserve it!
  • poddys Sep 10, 2008 @ 11:02 am | delete
    Very nice lens, congratulations on LOTD.
  • shaycomfort Sep 10, 2008 @ 10:11 am | delete
    Great Lens! This is very informative...(you learn something new each day!!!)
  • EverythingMouse Sep 10, 2008 @ 9:39 am | delete
    A great lens which brings attention to what is obviously a common but little known condition. Congratulations on a well deserved LOTD
  • AdriennePetersen Sep 10, 2008 @ 9:04 am | delete
    Great lens...5 stars and congrats on LOTD!
  • MindMart Sep 10, 2008 @ 9:02 am | delete
    I believe a friend's son may have this and I'm emailing it to her now. Thanks for the info!
  • CleanerLife Sep 10, 2008 @ 8:52 am | delete
    Grats on LOTD!
    This sounds like such a frustrating problem, and I think back to people I knew in school who I knew were intelligent, but they always had problems in the classroom. I have to wonder if that had this or a similar condition that was never diagnosed.
    Thanks for spreading awareness, hopefully it will help others get the diagnoses they need to work through this issue.
  • irenegueit Sep 10, 2008 @ 8:43 am | delete
    Congratulation on lens of the day .
  • mulberry Sep 10, 2008 @ 8:16 am | delete
    Just stop back in to say congrats on LOTD!
  • owlperson Sep 10, 2008 @ 8:10 am | delete
    This lens provides an excellent description of a problem I have long observed and puzzled over. So, it has a name! That in itself is a relief. Thank you for providing not only a name, but also some help!

    In my "retirement," I have begun to work part time with handicapped children, and I am sure your lens will help me be a better teacher to several of them! Thank you so much!
  • Joan4 Sep 10, 2008 @ 7:01 am | delete
    Congratulations on Lens of the Day! Well-deserved! Beautifully written and informative lens! I enjoyed reading.
  • JudyDunn Sep 10, 2008 @ 6:14 am | delete
    Truly thought provoking. Thank you.
  • Within Sep 10, 2008 @ 5:48 am | delete
    Dear AJ 2008,

    An absolutely superb lens....I have a friend who is in her late forties and I have noticed her ability to process information just isn't right.

    Now I a have a name for her possible condition, great lens.

    Thanks,

    Within
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Sep 10, 2008 @ 5:47 am | delete
    Lots of helpful information here and very nicely presented. Well worthy of the Lens of the Day honor!

    Brenda
  • a_willow Sep 10, 2008 @ 12:34 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! :)
    AJ, you sooo deserve it for passion you show as teacher and Squidooer!
  • OhMe Sep 6, 2008 @ 11:07 am | delete
    Very informative and interesting reading on APD. This is a great way to increase public awareness. 5*
  • dolfrog Sep 2, 2008 @ 3:17 pm | delete
    great informatiuon about APD.
    to clarify an issues from an early comment.
    Obscure Auditory Dysfunction or AOD is now part of APD and AOD was only one of the main 4 sub types of APD.

    best wishes

    dolfrog
    vice Chair APDUK
  • Mar1anneC Aug 31, 2008 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    This seems very informative. Good luck!
  • opalship Aug 31, 2008 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    You are a great parent, if I may.
    Without getting into a whole lot of detail, a safety benefit that can assist you all in many ways , would be a SERVICE DOG, you or a trainer can employ teaching the assistant custom ways to help protect and assist her, consult with someone about it for free. I believe it could greatly assist you all.
    I have one myself and can not count the benefits.
    GOD BLESS.
  • charlino Aug 30, 2008 @ 7:02 pm | delete
    Excellent informative site.
  • Christene Aug 30, 2008 @ 4:50 pm | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel
  • Shan Aug 26, 2008 @ 6:35 am | delete
    as a speech therapist, i found your lens on the money. i work at a remedial school in south africa and the majority of our learners exhibit APD. Good luck to you both - Lizzie is lucky to have you as her mommy!
  • mulberry Aug 21, 2008 @ 11:09 am | delete
    Good luck to you and Lizzie, she sounds like she's doing great!
  • NaturalMommys Aug 21, 2008 @ 1:44 am | delete
    I guess you learn something new everyday! This is all news to me and I am glad I came across this being that I have two babies myself. Thanks
  • tdove Aug 13, 2008 @ 8:11 pm | delete
    Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!
  • Caseyfern Aug 12, 2008 @ 3:11 pm | delete
    Thank you SO much for this labor of love. You have no idea what this lens has just done for me. Welcome to the Soup, new friend.
  • debnet Aug 12, 2008 @ 12:52 pm | delete
    Another brilliant lens AJ...very informative and I'd love you to submit it to the Emotional Wellbeing Group. I know the condition as Obscure Auditory Disorder, but strangely enough that's not on the NHS site either :( Well done, 5*

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