APD may also be part of the phenotype in different schizophrenia subgroups ( 8) and may contribute to the psychiatric symptoms ( 9). Additionally, impaired perception of sound features corresponding to pathology in central auditory structures, that is disproportionate to the hearing levels, and not the direct result of a higher cognitive deficit, is a prominent feature of several genetic subtypes of dementia ( 7). Secondary APD may be present in individuals with a history of hearing impairment ( 2). Acquired APD may present after brain injury or stroke ( 4), or with aging ( 5, 6). The subtypes according to risk factors include developmental APD, in children with a family history of language or developmental disorders and no other known risk factors ( 2) with symptoms that may persist into adulthood ( 3). It is classified under H93.25 in the current tenth version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). This information may provide an initial understanding of the patients' needs for clinical services for APD, identify research priorities, and influence longer-term public health decisions toward improved care.Īuditory Processing Disorder (APD) is the commonly used term for the clinical presentation of listening difficulties in children and adults with normal audiograms but abnormal scores in complex psychoacoustic tests ( 1). The recommended improvement areas were raising awareness of APD and related management in Education (30%), the Health sector (25%), and the public (18%).Ĭonclusions: Individuals and families of individuals with APD overwhelmingly report a lack of awareness of APD across health, education, and work sectors, and difficulties in getting access to diagnosis and support. The positive experiences reported were ease in getting a referral for diagnosis (46%), in obtaining an FM system (20%), and with diagnosis leading to help at school or to a better understanding of the condition and the required adjustments. Results: The key findings that emerged included reports of difficulty in getting a referral for diagnosis (54%), obtaining funding for an FM system (45%), getting support for APD (61%), and poor recognition and awareness of APD (63%) in Education, Health or Work settings. Main Outcome Measure: A 16-item questionnaire on negative and positive experiences in getting a referral for diagnosis, funding for the FM system, and overall support for APD.
Participants: One hundred and fifty six individuals with APD and/or their family members from the APD Support UK patient support organization and four associated APD Facebook groups. Objective: To explore the views and experiences of individuals with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and/or their families in getting support from services and to receive their suggestions for improvement.ĭesign: Cross-sectional random sample survey with descriptive analysis. 6Audiological Medicine Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, United Kingdom.5National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre, London, United Kingdom.4University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Neuro-Otology, London, United Kingdom.2Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London, London, United Kingdom.1University College London Ear Institute, London, United Kingdom.Deepashri Agrawal 1 Giorgos Dritsakis 1 Merle Mahon 2 Alyson Mountjoy 3 Doris E.
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