A new area of current research is auditory processing disorder (APD). Children with APD do not recognise subtle differences between sounds and words, and poor auditory processing is associated with poor verbal reasoning and reduced cochlear function."Listening problems are thought to underlie many learning problems in children, but at the moment we know very little about what contributes to those problems. This is why we're looking into the field and developing a battery of tests to diagnose APD in children," says Dave Moore, director of the MRC Institute of Hearing Research. According to Professor Moore, APD affects approximately 2 to 3 per cent of the population.
The institute is currently conducting a major study involving 1,600 children. Professor Moore says: "By the end of the year we should have clear recommendations on how to diagnose the condition and we'll then turn our attention to management strategies."
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