Does Your Child Have ADHD or Central Auditory Processing Disorder (or Both)?
Children with central auditory processing disorder have similar symptoms to those with ADHD. Both disorders cause children difficulty with paying attention, difficulty distinguishing foreground and background noise, and difficulty with following directions. Some people are unfamiliar with the signs of central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). Here is a comparison of both disorders: ADHD The child has difficulty focusing on tasks that are not interesting or stimulating. The child has a hard time ignoring background noises, which makes it hard to pay attention. He or she does not have any notable difficulty with memory. He or she is impulsive, and acts … Continue reading