Does your child have an auditory processing disorder? Read this article to find out.
7 Things I Wish People Knew About Parenting a Child With Auditory Processing Disorder
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When my son was in first grade, his teacher complained to me that he “didn’t pay attention” in class. She said he wasn’t listening. To her, this was an act of defiance.
I explained that my son has auditory processing disorder (APD). He’s usually a very well-behaved boy, but the classroom was too chaotic and noisy for him. With all the background sound, my son simply couldn’t make out what she was saying to him, no matter how hard he tried.
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