What does APD look like from the outside?
People who have APD may seem to “tune out” in situations where they need to listen for periods of time. They may have difficulty knowing the direction a voice is coming from or they may complain about background noise. They may not be able to follow directions easily, especially when instructions are given quickly or if several are given at once. People with APD often misunderstand conversation and have a tendency to mishear and misspeak by confusing similar sounding words. APD is not a matter of lower intelligence, but because it interferes with both understanding and expression, it certainly has a negative impact on educational performance and self-concept.
