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Children on the Autism Spectrum and Auditory Processing Disorder

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is an umbrella term for a variety of disorders that affect the way the brain processes auditory information. It is not a sensory or inner ear hearing impairment. Kids with APD usually have normal peripheral hearing ability. However, they cannot process the information they hear in the same way as others do, which leads to difficulties in recognizing and interpreting sounds, especially the sounds composing speech.

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Understanding the Social Challenges Faced by Teens with ASD: The Battle for Acceptance

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often navigate a complex social landscape filled with myriad challenges that can profoundly imp...