Individuals with APD have normal hearing sensitivity (i.e. audiogram shows normal hearing across the speech spectrum, 250Hz - 8kHz), however they display hearing difficulties in challenging situations such as when in the presence of competing or distracting sounds, or when listening to lengthy instructions or complex information.

They may experience difficulties in receiving, organising and understanding speech, and may also experience difficulties in recalling auditory information or retrieving information from their auditory memory. APD symptoms vary greatly from person to person.

At Arches Audiology, we include APD screening questionnaires in our standard diagnostic audiological assessment, when relevant.

We do this as we care deeply about empowering communities with health information, encourage early intervention and provide a holistic approach to your health care. We aim to gain an overall picture of your listening behaviour, educational impacts and social wellbeing.

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*If you have been directed to this link by our audiologist, please note, this is one part of the APD screening toolkit. We will go through the rest of the screening together in your appointment.