Auditory Processing Disorder | ADHD Information

What is LD? Learning disabled?

What kind of Dr. diagnosed her? Did you have to see other specialists?

My daughter was diagnosed at school. I don't normally advise this, but she didn't have any other problems--no behavioral issues, well liked, obviously bright, good orgnazational skills--it was puzzling why she was having trouble learning to read. If you want a professional to nail it down, I recommend a NeuroPsych. An auditory problem can really impede learning, even in a very bright child. My daughter was getting very frustrated and was beginning to call herself "stupid."

OlderMom38819.4547337963Often ADD/ADHD have co-morbid conditions like auditory processing or like my son, a non-verbal learning disorder.  He learns more from verbal explanations than he does from examples/demonstrations.  I'd take oldermom's advice and have her tested by a neuropsychologist.  They run a spectrum of tests that can reveal what the scope of the problem is.  It's important to have the whole picture before you decide on meds or some other form of therapy.

You already know what one of the most important roles you'll have in your daughter's life.  You'll be her advocate.  Good luck and welcome!
Yes. My nine year old has it. She is in LD and doesn't have ADHD/ADD. She's doing well in 1/2 day of LD. She was a non-reader in second grade and is reading at a 2.5 level in 4th grade. She is a bright little girl too!

My daughter was just diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder. We started seeing a new Pediatrician that specializes in ADHD and he did a neuro exam on her yesterday. We have a conference with him in a few weeks to determine what the next step will be.  Is it common to have that diagnosis along with ADHD? I know what I have read so far states that a lot of kids are misdiagnosed with ADHD when they really have Auditory Processing Disorder.  Has anyone elses child been diagnosed with this?

My daughter also has ADD, along with APD and SI issues--I guess they're more common together, and so many of their symptoms seem to be the same that it seemed to me like more of detective work to try and figure out why our daughter who spoke full sentences articulately at age 18 months had such a hard time reading and writing in 2nd grade. She now has a noise filtering ear plug that really does help her concentration in the classroom.
Good luck!
Yes ADHD does sometimes run with other diagnosis, my daughter has Oppositional Defiency Disorder as well. 

I worked in a school in NJ that did a pilot program for a computer based program called "Fast ForWord".  Program is for students with auditory processing issues and is formatted like video games.  The "games" reprogram the brain to recognize sounds and sound groups.  Excellent results but program was cut because it was expensive-a victim of budget cuts.

Students responded in 3-4 weeks, class participation took off, students came out of their shell...it was wonderful to see...

Check it out if your child has auditory processing problems

Great information! Thanks for your advice!