Living With Auditory Learning Disabilities
“Don’t You Get It?” is as unique, comprehensive book written by people who live with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), and have learned to learn, grow and survive and succeed from childhood into adulthood. It offers unique insights from the personal perspectives, struggles and achievements of those whose lives it has touched. Ever realize that you, or someone you know, does not recognize subtle differences between sounds in words, even though the sounds are loud and clear? For example, “chair and couch” might sound like “hair and cow” to someone with APD. Or a low tapping, or clicking, noise can drown out a louder conversation? These kinds of problems are experienced daily by people with APD, even if they are paying attention. Individuals with APD: Have trouble paying attention to information presented orally Need more time to process information Have problems with relationships or peers Have difficulty with vocabulary, reading, comprehension, spelling, and understanding language or directional tasks Mimic symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder, causing misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment “Don’t You Get It?” looks at three generations of the same family, and others, who have lived with APD. It demonstrates the struggles of these individuals, and illustrates how they overcame their problems in communicating and learning. This is the handbook for anyone who has, or knows anyone who has, even mild Auditory Processing Disorder.
★★★★★ I finally feel HOPE
I haven’t made it all the way through this book, but I felt hope after reading the first chapter. My daughter most likely has APD and I have been searching for a way to reach her. I feel like there is an invisible wall between us, and this book is describing ways to tear it down and build paths. I am so hopeful. Thank you Lorraine and all those who contributed to the book.
—Amazon Customer
★★★★★ A must read for parents with a teenager with APD
The book is that it is a good supplement to other technical books that are out there on this subject. I especially liked the adult and teenager perspective since most of the other books deal with early education and diagnosis. I am particularly interested in, out of the box ideas for accommodations for High school and college. This is a must read for parents with older children who need help understanding how these kids can succeed in school and go to college.
—Kindle Customer
★★★★ Excellent resource !!!!!
The book is an excellent resource for parents and patients with APD. I have read many books about this specific learning disability since my son was diagnosed 2 years ago . However , this book helped me understand some of the daily challenges unkwon by teachers and school but more than that gave tools to help my child.
—ZEJ, Amazon