Auditory processing disorders
Children with autism process sounds differently, study finds
Children with autism have more difficulty filtering and processing sounds, particularly in the brain region typically responsible for language comprehension,...
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IAA hosts multi-disciplinary autism and listening conference online in May
Independent Audiologists Australia will host an online conference on autism and listening with experts from across disciplines sharing groundbreaking research...
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Auditory Processing Telepractice Directory launches, listing practitioners who test and treat APD remotely
An audiologist who specialises in and trains practitioners to diagnose and treat auditory processing disorder has launched a global directory...
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Hearing Diagnostics study suggests headphones may change the way young people hear and localise sound
A small Scottish study has suggested headphones may be detrimentally changing the way young people hear, causing trouble localising sounds....
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Shorter auditory processing training can benefit youths with autism, study shows
Researchers have documented significant improvements in children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who underwent a short course...
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Helping people escape auditory processing disorder
Ex-patriate American audiologist DR ANGELA LOUCKS ALEXANDER lives on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. She has overcome abuse to shine on the...
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Seven WA childhood hearing initiatives to benefit from Telethon funds
Seven hearing-related projects and services that benefit children will receive funds from Western Australia’s Telethon appeal in 2024. They range...
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