![]() ![]() ![]() As with younger adults, a slight hearing loss or difficulty hearing in noise can lead to an increased chance of isolation, depression, reduced working memory, dementia, and dangerous falls. Older adults and seniors, also may suffer considerably when unidentified as having (even a mild level) of hearing loss. This difficulty can lead to isolation and depression as they avoid interacting in noisy environments. Even in the absence of hearing loss, many adults start having considerable difficulties hearing in noisy environments starting as early as in their 40s. I think it’s also important to know if more than one child in the same family is having similar difficulties, so as to possibly intervene before problems develop.ĪPD does not only affect the young. Particularly in cases of fluctuating hearing loss and auditory deprivation due to middle ear infections in young children, I think we need to reconsider our “wait and see” approach, as the child falls further and further behind and, instead take action. Much like looking at the surface of a river and watching the current swirl and bubble, while unaware of what rocks or other hazards may lay beneath causing turbulence, in many cases, the cause of APD symptoms is simply a mystery.Īs a medical professional, I do believe that the underlying cause of a disorder has some relevance when considering certain cases. Diagnosis of APD is typically fully unrelated with the actual cause of the disorder. However, the majority of patients I work with, simply do not fit that model.ĪPD, like many other similar diagnoses, is primarily identified through a series of performance-based tests and case history. Yes, you can have the symptoms of APD, and even a full diagnosis of the disorder, without having co-occurring difficulties. I think that the belief that APD is a “pure” disorder, only existing in isolation from other comorbidities, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc., is unfounded. APD symptoms can arise from a wide combination of factors, ranging from heredity to alcohol use in utero to head injury to auditory deprivation or illness. My definition of Auditory Processing Disorders is that it is not a single disorder, it should really be called Auditory Processing Disorders (plural). Can you predict if someone will succeed with a particular intervention? My answers to two questions (subject to change as we all learn more):Ģ. ![]()
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