Treating Auditory Processing Disorder
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- Опубликовано: 12 мар 2018
- An audiologist, Dr. Nancy Murray, gives strategies to improve auditory processing disorder. In a previous video on the Utah Neuro Rehabilitation channel Dr. Murray described the symptoms and the evaluation of auditory processing disorder. She works with many people with processing difficulties.
I wish there were captions on a video about APD ):
That is a fabulous idea. We will do this in the future. Thank you!!
@jackie I cant hear Jackie
Lol. The irony.
Thank you for this information.
i just read her lips when i didn't quite catch what she was saying
I’m positive I have APD. It has RUINED my self esteem and confidence. I’m always thinking I’m just stupid…. It’s horrible feeling THIS helpless and alone. It has affected EVERY aspect of my life. And I honestly don’t know what to do. I feel like I’m drowning.
Can you get it tested and then treated? Look for an audiologist who does auditory processing testing.
I just discovered tonight that my 23-year-old has been struggling with this and it has affected him the same way. Talk about it with someone who cares and get help. I am watching every video I can to get him the help he needs.
I went and got my hearing tested and my hearing came back above average, that being said I cannot for the life of me hear people when they talk, it sounds like a mumble of words and i end up just laughing and hoping it wasn't a question like 90% of the time, I've explained to all my colleagues now but I'm convinced they thing I'm a little bit special haha, oh well, no point talking to me in a nightclub either, i have no chance of hearing you even if you scream down my ear.
@Josh Thomas Same here. I thought that I am deaf, because I had to improvise and assume what other person said, because I really couldn't figure it out. I went to check my hearing and it was perfect. Woohoo I am not deaf, I just have to read people lips to understand them, but not all of them. Some of them I understand easier and better. Some of them less.
I have APD, and just got accepted into med school, Having APD can be a blessing and a curse, I receive extended time on all my exams, quizzes, and test, but I have to learn to take my time. I study a lot more than some people, and sometimes it feels like I have brain fog! A lot of counselors link my disability to to mental retardation or autism, I have done research and found that thats not always true, but some times I truly question "is having a learning disability, APD, linked and always correct with autism"?
That’s super that you got into med school. Nice going on persisting inspite of struggles. I do not believe that APD and autism are always linked.
You can have APD / LD and still be gifted . APD can be linked to ADD / ADHD / DYSLEXIA , and also if you wasn't taught vocab in school and sometimes special EDU can cause the Matthew effect . but not always . I have APD, but not autism .
Autism and giftedness intersect in what used to be known in the states/DSM as Asperger's syndrome. It's a spectrum, and as such, not always easy to say. Claim it or do not, but once you have graduated, doing so would be a huge victory for all of us.
How has med school been going so far?
@@kathy2888 I graduate in the fall this year!!! I do have to study harder and longer I feel but it’s been a great ride, gpa is 3.61 but I am persistent
I have had autotory processing ever since I was born, now I am fourteen years almost fifteen. It sucks when people start yelling at you because you dont understand what to do. When I started football I was really struggling, but when I got into a routine it was better. Thanks for this video
You're welcome. Glad to hear you are doing better.
I can relate. Life is a hard
wow that is so relatable
@@UtahNeuroRehabilitation hi. i think i might have this disorder. how can i define for sure. i mean i have all these symptoms in big or small percentage .
I am approaching 50 and I still have to deal with folks who don't understand what I am experiencing when they try to talk to me in a noisy environment. Here's a tactic I've developed to help non-sufferers get an idea of what it's like to have an APD. I tell them "Imagine that you're at a loud rock concert, and someone's trying to talk over the noise. You'd have trouble, right? Well, I have the same trouble even if it's just noise that's near the same loudness of what is being said. It scrambles your words, and then I have to ask you to repeat them. Let's get away from this noise source, or at least make sure you have my full attention and focus before you say anything important."
APD is a difficult thing to deal with, especially me being a thirteen year old, no one really understands you when you describe your symptoms. They assume by you not understanding what they are saying means that you do not understand the context of what they are talking about. Being in school this is hard to deal with because you get lower grades, struggling to pass. Although I have straight A's it really takes the color out of your life. Having to constantly study to actually "understand". And plus you just feel blank. I don't know about you guys but in a school setting, not knowing what people say or hint at is difficult. Having to laugh or say "mhm" or "yeah" to questions or serious things might make people think you're weird, and saying things out of context is just.. You know.
You are not alone, 13y- 16year olds. My parents wont even let me check my hearing because it's "all in my mind or i am lying"
Yes, it is a really difficult thing. Thank you for sharing.
I’ve had this my whole life and actually trained myself to read lips. What I don’t process, I get from the lips. But I’d like to not have to do this, partly because it is exhausting and partly because of someone turns their head or covers their mouth, all bets are off and I’m back to only processing maybe 20% of what they said.
Excellent video thank you!!!!
I have the biggest problem with understanding sentences when they are spoken fast. Sometimes people don't speak clearly. It sounds to me like a "mush" and even if they repeat 5x it still sounds the same. I had that problem with my ex. I had to ask him to rephrase the sentences so I could understand him, sometimes he was getting mad if I asked him 3x to repeat because I couldn't still understand what he said. My memory is not that great, but mostly long time memory. I don't remember what happened in what year.
Thank you for sharing. That is a really difficult situation. Have you gotten help with auditory processing?
This video is so beneficial ❤️ thank you.
Best video yet helping adults with comorbidity issues. Thank U, for proving disabilities not a measure of intelligence.
Good information
Thank you
i can say having apd- prosodic, phonetic, and the hypersensitivity has ruined my life. at the age of 20 i am just so discouraged and constantly beating myself up and comparing myself to neurotypical ppl and my sisters-in fact i find myself loathing them out of jealousy. and it doesnt help i have adhd and add. yeah it sucks a lot, especially when ive been called numerous slurs including r*tarted (dont want to offend) and saying im mental or autistic. im so desperate for some doctor to fix me or find that magic pill. its so refreshing finding ppl who have the same struggle and are like me. i cried when i watch these videos bc its like finally.... someone gets me. its frustrating how uneducated ppl are ab learning disabilities. they will label u as an idiot automatically and its just not fair. but at the same time i cant be mad bc its not their fault they dont know every disability in the book. kinda wish life didnt have to be this way. can anyone comment support groups for disabilities? i really need the support and would like to know im not alone
The problem with LDs and things like APDs are that they are not immediately obvious to others. I've suffered from an APD since I was in my late teens, after being hit in the head by a batted baseball, with no protection. One of the best ways to help others understand APDs is to let them know that your everyday experience trying to understand speech against normal background noise is sort of like what they'd experience doing that at a very loud rock concert, or near an airport with jets taking off and landing. I hope this will help, even if just a little. I've been dealing with this for more than 30 years. It's SO frustrating when folks don't understand that my condition is very real to me, even if they can't possibly experience it as I do.
Im sorry this is not Treating APD this is only improvising....The title is misleading....Nice info though!
Informative videos. I wish there were captions.
I thought about adding those to the apd videos. But thought it might be too distracting.
I’ve heard a lot about apd and low gain hearing aids. Does doc have an opinion on that?
They can be super helpful. Many places have trial periods.
I've struggled with this my whole life and I am just coming across this video. I was able to do well in my college courses because I the information can be found online despite I cannot grasp anything during lectures. But now, I have a lot of trouble processing what everyone is saying during my meetings at work. You can't just google the information anymore =[
Here are some suggestions from Nancy:
1. Get an agenda before the meeting.
2. Sit in a quieter part of the room.
3. Sit where you can clearly see the speaker's face.
4. Use a smart pen.
Hi, what about APD in adults like myself? I'm struggling to not only understand this disorder but except that i have it, which hasn't been the easiest journey. my dad doesn't except it at all, not even from the start we just don't longer talk about it, my younger sister's have no idea that i do and they are both 18 and 16....
@Balance_Bean get yourself diagnosed, so they have a proof that it is not an imaginary thing. It is very annoying when people around you don't get it, then they don't speak clearly enough so you could understand, and that makes you and them frustrated. I get it, I had that happened to me, but I am free of that person. Other people don't annoy me so much, I often ask people to repeat. Other times I let things go, otherwise I would just have to ask to repeat every other sentence. Although I should ask to rephrase, that helps much more. Best of luck.
the irony of a video about APD not having captions.....
What services do you recommend for an adult thats having problems with work or finding work
There is a lot to that question. If you have an auditory processing disorder, you could talk to audiologist who specializes in auditory processing disorders. S/he could give you specific suggestions based on your particular case.
Utah Neuro Rehabilitation
They don’t know anything! Js
Now I'm a senior and visually impaired
Balance_Bean. This is Nancy Murray. Many adults contend with APD. Briefly, auditory processing is the ability to understand what is being said. Hearing acuity is typically normal. It is the ability to comprehend what is said. It is a cognitive process. Have you been evaluated to know what type of APD you contend with? It may be worth getting evaluated. There are a lot of strategies to use. There is a group, www.theapdfoundation.org, that may be helpful to you. They have a facebook page. A lot of people post and make connections. You may find some good validation and support there.
I have question I can hear words , but I have a hard time understanding / comprehending instructions, if giving to me orally . is that APD ? Thank you .
Your website link does not work. Its in a foreign language and doesn't work on google search either
I have auditory processing disorder but my insurance doesn't cover getting help for it
Yes, it is really hard to get insurance to cover it. You can email nancy@wasatchapd.com to get some suggestions.
What if you have APD and VPD and can’t rely on visual cues?
You can treat both. A visual processing specialist or an occupational therapist who specializes in vision can help with the visual component.
You can also talk with audiologist.
Hello, first I want to thank you for taking time out to share your knowledge.
I have a 25yr old daughter who has a bachelor's degree, she was diagnosed with an auditory processing disorder and ADHD inattentive type at the age of 8. She's been having trouble keep a job. Any recommendations for working adults and as to what they will need to keep job? Thank you
I am glad you found the videos helpful. If possible, it would be helpful to have your daughter retested for APD. There are different types of auditory processing difficulties and the strategies to use vary. Strategies are dependent upon type of APD. With that said one thing that many of my clients really find helpful is the use of low gain speech enhancing hearing aids. They are very small and are bluetooth compatible so when wearing them phone calls, music etc can be streamed. The hearing aids give speech a small boost while simultaneously reducing background noise (e.g., other conversations, fans).
Finally, she may benefit from guidance in job searching. Is she applying for jobs that are not a good match for APD and ADHD?
I hope this helps and feel free to reach out if you have more questions.
Nancy Murray
thank you for responding, I have contacted a few speech Pathologists and audiologists Another they test for nor could they recommend anyone. She was last diagnosed at the children's hospital.
Where are you located?
@@UtahNeuroRehabilitation I'm Located in Phoenix Az.
Here are some suggestions from Nancy:
1. Julie Lukas, M.C.D., CCC/A, FAAA
14001 N. 7th Street, F-112 Phoenix AZ 85022
Arizona Literacy & Learning Center
602-212-1089, Ext. 214 602-212-1090
rjelukas@cox.net
2. Dana Day, Au.D., CCC-A
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Arizona Balance & Hearing Aids, LLC
602-265-9000 602-548-1901
3. Susan Van Wie, AUD, CCC/A, SLP-L
Culver St Phoenix, AZ 85007
AdHEARence LLC
602-705-8705
Susan@adhearence.com
4. Stephanie Adamovich, PhD, CCC-A; Kate Helms-Tillery, PhD, SLP-A
975 S. Myrtle Ave
Tempe ARIZONA 85287
Arizona State University Speech and Hearing Clinic
(480) 965-0076 (480) 965-0076
stephanie.adamovich@asu.edu
Yeah but the problem for me with that is that my brakes turn into like our long breaks and I'm just like well I'll do it later and then eventually later becomes tomorrow and the next day and the next day and eventually I just have to cram that one project I had nine months to do into one day
Can you set up a schedule ahead of time, including breaks and work and try to stick with it?
@@UtahNeuroRehabilitation i try still tough
Okay what about adults that have this problem, you can't use these tips everywhere.
There is another video called Auditory Processing Disorder Treatments. That might help. Audiologists who treat this can help.
@@UtahNeuroRehabilitation an audiologist is only going to give me a hearing test?
I wanna know the good side? Or is just like what you have? no positive side or negative side I wanna know the positive side
People with apd often have strong visual processing abilities. 'They often are very good musically and have a strong appreciation of music. They have super hearing. Although processing is difficult, they often hear things very well. They have a heightened awareness of sound.
Will APD go away?
It doesn't typically go away. Rather you can manage it with tactics in this video and in Auditory Processing Disorder Treatments, also on the Utah Neuro Rehabilitation channel.
This is not fixable by a certain age!
Auditory processing disorder is often not fixable. But there is much you can do to help it.
The pauses need to be pretty long for me. -_-
I tried once going to bible school I pushed so hard one day my brain just like it froze I couldn't do anything but take a nap when I woke up it worked again I still don't understand what happened why this happened ?
I don't know. That is strange.