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Loud But Unclear
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The presence of the following symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a processing deficit, but if you noticed them, it is a good idea to see a doctor. A physician can rule out certain diseases or learning disabilities. An audiologist, psychologist or speech-language pathologist can recommend proper treatment if in fact you do suffer from auditory processing disorder. Talk to your parents about getting help. Here is a checklist of warning signs you might notice:
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- Trouble paying attention to and remembering information presented orally
- Problems carrying out multi-step directions
- Poor listening skills; inability to tune out background noise
- Often says “Huh” or “What”
- Easily distracted; becomes nervous or stressed when required to listen
- Needs more time to process information
- Lacks sentence completion
- Low academic performance
- Becomes restless or bored in classrooms or group discussions
- Behavior problems; defensive or argumentative for no apparent reason
- Language difficulty (e.g., they confuse syllable sequences and have problems developing vocabulary and understanding language)
- Difficulty with reading, comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary
- Unable to adjust to different speaking styles
- Problems making out words when the acoustics are poor
(NIDCD, 2004)
Other Possible Behaviors
Due to the poor academic performances and difficulties participating in conversations, some people with APD can become isolated, withdrawn and depressed. Others are disruptive, risk takers, argumentative, aggressive confused and frustrated.
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