Learn what Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is, the causes, and the telltale signs that a child or person has it. Why a CAPD test is necessary. Read on…
CAPD is thought to affect almost 5% of school aged children. People affected by CAPD have normal hearing, meaning that their outer, middle and inner ear are all working well, but they are unable to process what is being heard. For children, CAPD will be more obvious when the child is in a noisy environment or when they are given a number of instructions at once. This can affect how the child performs in class.

What are the signs that a child or person has CAPD?
- Difficulty following, understanding or remembering verbal instruction
- Difficulty listening in a noisy situation
- Easily distracted or inattentiveness
- Difficulty remembering events or taking down notes
- Difficulty understanding people talking quickly
- Difficulty reading, spelling or comprehending
- Difficulty multi-tasking (taking down notes while listening to the teacher)
- Difficulty understanding sarcasm or jokes
