Product Description
In this landmark book, Dr. Teri James Bellis, one of the world's leading authorities on auditory processing disorder (APD), explains the nature of this devastating condition and provides insightful case studies that illustrate its effect on the lives of its sufferers. Millions of Americans struggle silently with APD. For many of them, holding a simple conversation can be next to impossible. As sound travels through an imperfect auditory pathway, words become jumbled, distorted, and unintelligible. As Dr. Bellis notes, the most profound impact of this highly specific impediment to auditory comprehension may be on the young. Facing a severely reduced ability to read, spell, comprehend, and communicate, children with APD are subject to anxiety, academic failure, and a damaged sense of self. Often, they are misdiagnosed. Discussing the latest and most promising clinical advances and treatment options, and providing a host of proven strategies for coping, Dr. Bellis takes much of the mystery out of APD. If you or anyone you know has difficulty comprehending spoken language, or if your child is struggling in school, this important book may have the answers you need.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 21 reviews)

Great Book for APD by Mom (Indiana)

4 Stars
March 14, 2009
I am not all the way through the book but it gives some enlightening information about all the possible things that could be going wrong in your childs brain with auditory processing.

My daughter's problem wasn't ADD it was APD by Babs (NY, NY)

5 Stars
January 18, 2009
There is little out there on Auditory Processing Disorder--- this book was really helpful in giving an overview of the problem, plus substantial info on specific hearing problems. After years of trying to figure out my daughter's school/behavioral problems, this book was a huge blessing. Turns out her problem was her hearing all along--- she couldn't process the sounds she was hearing efficiently, so she missed a lot in school and at home. The result was one frustrated kid who felt bad about herself. Now I can get her the help she actually needs.

Excellent book! by R. Grant

5 Stars
November 12, 2008
I first checked this book out of the library. Once I read it, I knew I needed to have my own copy to use as a reference tool. Although the book is a narrative, it provides good insight into the struggles of finding an accurate diagnosis. It also is a good reminder to listen to your instincts.

When the Brain Can't Hear by Jeanne T. Matty (Longmeadow, MA)

5 Stars
May 27, 2008
Great resource for parents: well--written easy to understand. Great resource for Speech-Language Pathologists, too. Increasing numbers of children are being diagnosed with auditory processing disorders. It is often overlooked as a possible factor for poor performance in the classroom.

WHEN THE BRAIN CAN'T HEAR: Unraveling the mystery of Auditory Processing Disorder by Christine M. Riegler (Ventura. CA USA)

5 Stars
May 05, 2008
This is an OUTSTANDING book! My son was recently diagnosed with APD and I am doing everything I can to educate myself and learn how to best help him. I read this book cover to cover and found it very informational and presented in a practical, laymens' terms, manner. Chapters reference the disorder from early childhood to seniors with specific and valuable ways to help the individual with APD be successful. This book is a must for parents and teachers alike! I cannot praise this book enough! I'd give it 6 stars if I could!

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

	Like Sound Through Water : A Mother's Journey Through Auditory Processing Disorder by Karen J. Foli (Author), Edward M., M.D. Hallowell (Foreword) A mother knows when something is wrong with her child. If the problem is physical, she takes the child to a doctor. But if the problem is a misunderstanding of her child's mind, where does she turn for help? This is Ben's story. He was a happy, healthy boy -- a mother's dream come true. Yet by the age of three, Ben's development was significantly delayed: He couldn't make sense of the simplest phrases, and he still hadn't started talking. When Karen Foli finally took her son, Ben,...
	Language Processing Problems: A Guide for Parents and Teachers by Cindy Gaulin (Author)
	Childhood Speech, Language & Listening Problems: What Every Parent Should Know by Patricia McAleer Hamaguchi (Author) Does your child have trouble speaking or listening? This fully revised and updated edition of the essential guide explains what you can do to help Have you noticed that your child has difficulty getting the right words out, following directions, or being understood? If so, speech-language pathologist Patricia Hamaguchi –who has been helping children overcome problems like these for more than twenty years–has now revised and updated her highly effective guide to help you...
	Assessment & Management of Central Auditory Processing Disorders in the Educational Setting: From Science to Practice 2nd Edition(Singular Audiology Text) by Teri James Bellis (Author) Provides the reader with an interpretation of central auditory processing disorders that is both scientific and clinical. The information is presented in an easy to read and understand format. This book is ideal for practicing clinicians who are looking for a review of this complex subject. The text is clearly presented to aid the learning process, with learning objectives set out at the beginning of each chapter, and the inclusion of lots of tables, key notes boxes and highlighted sentences.
	Auditory Processing Disorders: Assessment, Management and Treatment by Donna Geffner and Deborah Ross-Swain (Author), Ph.D. Geffner Donna (Editor), Deborah Ross-Swain (Editor) Auditory Processing Disorders: Management and Treatment details the history, definition, behaviors, and co-morbidity of auditory processing disorders before educating the reader on the most current practices for audiological and speech-language assessment of APD, including its impact on literacy and language processing. Practical rehabilitation and management strategies are covered in detail. This book a highly practical book designed specifically for practicing clincians, both audiologists and...