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Central auditory processing disorder: A condition in which there is an inability to differentiate, recognize or understand sounds while both the hearing and intelligence are normal.
(In technical terms, a central auditory processing disorder is a disease of the auditory pathways from the bulbar cochlear nuclei to the auditory cortex in the temporal lobe. Structures involved in such a disorder may include the medial and lateral lemnisci, inferior colliculus, and the medial geniculate nucleus.)
About Auditory Processing Disorder. Auditory processing disorder (APD), also known as central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), is a complex problem affecting about 5% ...
Sometimes it is referred to as central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). Other common names are auditory perception problem, auditory comprehension deficit, central ...
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About this Document. This technical report was developed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Working Group on Auditory Processing Disorders.
In recent years, there has been a dramatic upsurge in professional and public awareness of Auditory Processing Disorders (APD), also referred to as Central Auditory ...