Hull Mental Health Action Group CAPD

What they say Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)

Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) or Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is not a hearing impairment, but an inability to process what is being heard. It describes a variety of problems with the brain that interfere with the processing of auditory information.

The Sound Learning Centre - CAPD

Hearing problems of various kinds are reported to be common in people with autistic spectrum disorders – although very few people on the autistic spectrum are hard of hearing or deaf.

For example, some people with autism

have selective hearing i.e. they do not appear to notice certain sounds, including some very loud noises, but they do notice and react to other sounds.
have hypercusis i.e. they find specific sounds distressing, disturbing or even painful.
find some sounds fascinating e.g. bell.
seem to be unaware of the noises they make themselves

These problems tend to become less marked with increasing age and may eventually disappear. *** (sic NOT IN ALL CASES)

Research Autism - CAPD

Bishop: Autism, Asperger's Syndrome & Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder

NSA - Semantic pragmatic impairments

Autism spectrum disorders: an update (PPT)

Study Skills For Students With HFA/AS

Low self-esteem

Further Information....

Therapy in praxis - listening_program

BMA - Asperger Syndrome, references

Choisser - Asperger's, CAPD

Mugsy: Sensory and motor disorders

Bibic - APD, Auditory Processing Disorder

Becta Lists: APD discussion

Being Dyslexic (uk)

Cambridge, Psychol. - Auditory perception

NSWAGTC (AU) - CAPD - (PDF)

DWP - book_review_(pdf)

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Home Forum Events News Articles Quotes Videos Links Report-It Contact Tools	What they say Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) or Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is not a hearing impairment, but an inability to process what is being heard. It describes a variety of problems with the brain that interfere with the processing of auditory information. The Sound Learning Centre - CAPD Hearing problems of various kinds are reported to be common in people with autistic spectrum disorders – although very few people on the autistic spectrum are hard of hearing or deaf. For example, some people with autism have selective hearing i.e. they do not appear to notice certain sounds, including some very loud noises, but they do notice and react to other sounds. have hypercusis i.e. they find specific sounds distressing, disturbing or even painful. find some sounds fascinating e.g. bell. seem to be unaware of the noises they make themselves These problems tend to become less marked with increasing age and may eventually disappear. * (sic NOT IN ALL CASES) Research Autism - CAPD Bishop: Autism, Asperger's Syndrome & Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder NSA - Semantic pragmatic impairments Autism spectrum disorders: an update (PPT) Study Skills For Students With HFA/AS Low self-esteem Further Information.... Therapy in praxis - listening_program BMA - Asperger Syndrome, references Choisser - Asperger's, CAPD Mugsy: Sensory and motor disorders Bibic - APD, Auditory Processing Disorder Becta Lists: APD discussion Being Dyslexic (uk) Cambridge, Psychol. - Auditory perception NSWAGTC (AU) - CAPD - (PDF) DWP - book_review_(pdf**)
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