Auditory Processing Disorder Assessment

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Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a hearing deficit which is defined as a reduced capacity for the auditory system to decode and perceive speech/non-speech, in the presence of normal hearing thresholds 

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In a simpler way, it is not a problem with our hearing system itself, but the way the brain interprets what we are hearing 

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The main indicators of APD include difficulty hearing in noisy environments, difficulty localising sound or difficulties distinguishing specific speech sound from one another 

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APD is more prevalent in children and can greatly impact their ability to learn in the classroom and communicate effectively with their families and peers 

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Often APD symptoms can be misinterpreted as attentional/behavioural problems, which is why an APD assessment is important if such issues are being experienced 

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Diagnosing APD is a very complex process which requires a specific test battery which focuses not only on testing hearing ability, but other important cognitive processes like attention and memory 

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We offer a fully comprehensive APD test battery for ages 7 and up which includes a detailed report on the results and further recommendations (if necessary) 

Fully comprehensive hearing test battery

Non-hearing factors like attention and memory are assessed

Detailed report and recommendations provided

Suitable for ages 7 and onwards

To book in an Auditory Processing disorder assessment, please contact us.