HOW IS CAPD DIFFERENT FROM OTHER DISORDERS SUCH AT ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER?
Some of the above mentioned outward behaviours may sound similar to those described in persons with an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or an attention deficit disorder (ADD). While there are common behavioural manifestations in CAPD and ADD or ADHD, not all persons with CAPD demonstrate behaviours consistent with the diagnostic criteria for attention disorders. A review of behavioural manifestations in children and adults with CAPD and diagnosed with ADD or ADHD show some differences. Those individuals with ADHD or ADD more often manifest impulsiveness, hyperactivity and disruptive behaviour. However, both groups demonstrate symptoms of distractibility, short attention span and problems following verbal directions. It is important to understand that a CAPD may occur in persons with other disorders such as sensory integration dysfunction, autism, learning disabilities, speech and language deficits, traumatic brain injury, or neurological conditions. A CAPD may also appea
