01742cam a2200229 4500 264277692 TxAuBib 20080313120000.0 080313s2002||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9780743428637 0743428633 (OCoLC)48494216 TxAuBib Bellis, PH.D. When the Brain Can't Hear : Unraveling the Mystery of Auditory Processing Disorder. New York, NY : Simon & Schuster, 2002. 342 p. Millions of Americans have difficulty understanding spoken language. They're not deaf, autistic, or slow. They have APD. APD has been called the auditory equivalent of dyslexia, and its debilitatiting effects cross all ages, genders, and races. APD can cause children to fail in school and adults to suffer socially and in their careers, but until now, there has been little information available. Written by Dr. Teri James Bellis, one of the world's foremost authorities on APD, this is the first book on the subject that is completely accessible to the public. Through helpful checklists and case studies, you'll finally discover the answers you need, as well as proven strategies for living with APD. Comprehensive and powerfully prescriptive, this book contains vital information for anyone who suffers from this serious disorder. "When the Brain Can't Hear" gives you all the latest information: What is APD? how APD affects children APD in adults diagnosis and testing treatment options living successfully with APD memory enhancement and other coping techniques. 20080313. Word deafness-popular works. TXHAM