I am trying to get backing from academics, professionsal and groups that can assist to prove to this government that there are a number/ percentage of children who are being jeopardised by the lack of assistance. And that a lot more assistance, recognition and funding is providing to these children. Can you provide any reliable sources to help me. kind regards anthea

I have read your article and find it very interesting. My son is 8 years old and had been diagnosed with having ADHD, but I do not think that is the root of his problems. From birth until the age of 4, he suffered many chronic ear infections until his doctors decided to insert tubes into his ears. Since starting school, he is now in 3rd grade, his teachers have always told me that he has problems with focusing and paying attention. I had done extensive research into the possibility of ADHD or dyslexia, but not CAPD. This disorder seems like it may be what he suffers from after all. He is always complaining that loud noises bother his ears. He has trouble with memorizing simple math facts and any verbal directions his teacher gives to him. He is not a very hyperactive boy, although sometimes he does have difficulty with sitting still while in the classroom setting. Before being diagnosed as having ADHD, his hearing was tested and found to be normal. His IQ was also tested for possible learning disablities. His scores were as followed: perceptual reasoning was 119, verbal comprehension was 110, working memory was 88 and processing memory was 86. Being that his verbal comprehension was much higher than that of his working memory and processing memory, would in fact this disorder possibly be what is the issue at hand? I would like to find some answers as I just found out yesterday that he does not qualify for an IEP in school and therefore, will continue to struggle with his academic progress. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Good to hear from you and thank you for sharing your experience with your daughter. The lack of professional understanding of APD will take time to overcome. It is not the fault of our educators and psychologists, they simply need education to understand what APD is and how to recognize the symptoms. A multidisciplinary team approach is important in fully understanding the varied problems associated with APD, with diagnosis being made by an audiologist.

Parents such as yourself can play a big part in raising awareness of APD. I encourage you to share your experience with others as you are comfortable. The new community at http://www.advancedbrain.com and groups on facebook, etc. are a great place to begin. A grass roots effort on behalf of our kids and adults happens one person at a time.

Please let me know how your daughter’s progress has been with The Listening Program since you attended your training course at Advanced Brain Technologies.

Kind regards,
Alex