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.