Understanding Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

What is it?

Auditory processing disorder (APD), also known as central auditory processing disorder, is a condition characterized by difficulty in hearing small sound differences in words. These people can understand perfectly the meaning of words. It may be caused after infections sucas meningitis, or lead poisoning, Multiple sclerosis could also cause it. Other causes include premature birth, head injury and genetic tendency.

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Additional names

This group contains additional names:
- Auditory processing disorder
- Central auditory processing disorder
- Mixed receptive expressive language disorder
- Receptive language disorder

Signs & symptoms

Symptoms may include difficulty in: following conversations, knowing where a sound came from, listening to music, remembering spoken instructions with multiple steps, and understanding what people are saying in a loud place.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is based upon findings from medical history and physical examination. Further evaluation may include advanced listening tests.

Treatment

There is no cure for APD but there are things that may help such as electronic devices, strengthening other skills like memory and problem solving, and speech therapy.

☝️ This is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision.

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National Institution of Health ∙ World Health Organization ∙ University of Illinois hospital