The Allison Audiology team is committed to helping individuals of all ages navigate the challenges posed by hearing and auditory processing issues. One such challenge that often goes undiagnosed is auditory processing disorder (APD). Despite normal hearing test...
Differences Between Language Processing Disorder and Auditory Processing Disorder
The difference between auditory processing disorder (APD) and language processing disorder (LPD) can play a significant role in diagnosing and treating language and communication difficulties. This is especially true with processing disorders in children. Difficulties...
Auditory Processing Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment
By: Erin Arceneaux-Larson, Au.D. at Allison Audiology & Hearing Aid Center Central Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is used to describe a disorder in which a person has normal hearing sensitivity but perform as if they have a peripheral hearing loss. Simply stated, those experiencing Auditory Processing Disorder have a “disconnect” between what is heard and