When the brain can't hear : unraveling the mystery of auditory processing disorder

Title
When the brain can't hear : unraveling the mystery of auditory processing disorder

Personal Author EPSB
Teri James. Bellis

Summary
Explains the nature of auditory processing disorder (APD) and provides insightful case studies that illustrate its effect on the lives of its sufferers. As sound travels through an imperfect auditory pathway, words become jumbled, distorted, and unintelligible. Dr. Bellis discusses the latest and most promising clinical advances and treatment options, and provides a host of proven strategies for coping.

Year Published
2002-2003

Physical Description
xxiv, 342 p. ; 22 cm.

Edition
1st Atria Books trade pbk. ed.

Note
"Atria Books".
 
Includes index.

Program Information
Teacher Resource Adult

Subject
Word deafness.
 
Auditory perception.
 
Perception, Disorders of.

Summary
Explains the nature of auditory processing disorder (APD) and provides insightful case studies that illustrate its effect on the lives of its sufferers. As sound travels through an imperfect auditory pathway, words become jumbled, distorted, and unintelligible. Dr. Bellis discusses the latest and most promising clinical advances and treatment options, and provides a host of proven strategies for coping.

ISBN
9780743428644

Publisher
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2003, c2002.


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