APD is a symptom in which a person can hear sound but cannot understand what the other person is saying, and is considered a type of hearing loss.
There are several factors that can cause such APD, and we will take a closer look at APD caused by developmental disorders in particular.
Please refer to 4 types of APD in adults Characteristics and causes of each type for more information on the causes of APD.
The most common cause of APD is a developmental disorder
There are several causes of APD, but the most common cause of APD in adults is this developmental disorder.
In some cases, people do not realize that they have a developmental disability until they become adults and find themselves in a work situation.
Developmental disabilities are not a condition of delayed intelligence, but rather a condition in which a person is very good at what he or she is good at, but not so good at what he or she is not so good at.
So there is an unevenness in ability.
Some of the characteristics of people with developmental disabilities are as follows
- Difficulty in taking notes
- Mishearing frequently
- When the conversation is long, I lose track of the content.
All of these symptoms are similar to those of APD.
Therefore, developmental disorders are also considered a factor in APD.
Types of Developmental Disorders
There are three types of developmental disorders.
- ASD (autism spectrum disorder)
- ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
- LD (Learning Disability)
Let's review what symptoms and why each can cause APD.
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
ASD is called Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Because they have difficulty reading the nuances of other people's conversations, they have difficulty with inflection in their own conversations.
For example, when someone says "hmmm," it is difficult to distinguish whether the person is saying "hmmm" in agreement or "hmmm" in a slightly derogatory manner.
Also, they are not good at multitasking, and if something is bothering them in the middle of a conversation, they are distracted by it and do not listen to what is being said at all.
As a result, it is not that they cannot understand what is being said at all, but that they become distracted and find parts of the conversation that they do not understand.
This results in symptoms of poor communication.
ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
ADHD is called Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
It is characterized by frequent mishearing and oversight.
It is characterized by difficulty hearing unless you speak up clearly.
Since APD is an auditory information processing disorder, information can be supplemented with information from visual sources, such as letters.
However, the problem with ADHD is that information from the eyes is also often missed and not much information can be supplemented.
However, in the case of ADHD, there are medications that can relieve the symptoms of APD if the medication is suitable.
LD (Learning Disability)
LD is called a learning disability.
Not all people with LD have APD.
LD is a condition in which a person has extreme difficulty in one of the following areas: reading, writing, listening, and calculating/reasoning.
So, for example, if a person has difficulty with listening, he or she will show symptoms of APD.
This is thought to be due to the fact that the person had difficulty pronouncing words in childhood and the brain does not remember sounds well.
Coping with Developmental Disorder Type
For people with developmental disability types, it is important to first understand if you have a developmental disability and learn about your characteristics.
Then, accept the disability and ask for more written information, for example.
You should try to get them to respond to your work instructions, for example, by sending them via e-mail instead of words.
In addition, for people with ADHD, the reverberating noise in the room may distract their attention.
Therefore, using sound-absorbing materials to improve the sound environment in the room may help the person to calm down and listen more easily.
Kindergartens and nursery schools often use sound-absorbing materials in their rooms to improve the sound environment.
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