The difference between auditory processing disorder and hearing loss is that hearing loss there is a problem at the peripheral level (outer, inner ear and auditory nerves). Whereas auditory processing disorder occurs at a higher level, from the brain stem up to the brain’s processing of sounds.

This video talks about auditory processing disorder and introduces the series of auditory processing tests an Audiologist uses in diagnosing the condition.

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    1 Response to "Auditory Processing Disorders"

    • Padraig
      May 3, 2017

      Good post! As an audiologist, it can be difficult to explain the difference in the two types of problems.

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