by Christine | Jul 10, 2026 | APD International
Health is often measured through visible signs—physical strength, balanced nutrition, restful sleep, and freedom from illness. Yet one of the most influential aspects of wellbeing remains largely invisible: how the brain interprets the sounds surrounding us. For...
by Christine | Jul 6, 2026 | APD International
Public health awareness has always been one of society’s most powerful tools for improving quality of life. It has reshaped attitudes towards mental health, encouraged early cancer screenings, reduced the stigma surrounding neurological conditions, and empowered...
by Christine | Jan 29, 2024 | APD International, Disorders
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a complex condition that affects how the brain processes and responds to sensory information from the environment. It is also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction. Individuals with SPD may have difficulty processing and...
by Christine | May 31, 2019 | APD International, Disorders, Learning Difficulties
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is not always recognisable and is in fact, a fairly new acknowledged disability, a ‘specific learning disability’ which if diagnosed by an audiologist qualifies for reasonable services and accomodations. But what if it had...
by Christine | Nov 4, 2015 | APD International, Disorders
1. Here an American TV news item looking at auditory processing disorder in children and showing the example of Ben who struggles from school. For him concentrating in school is tough. Her mom explains that he is not getting the information which makes it hard for him...
by Christine | Jun 13, 2015 | APD International, Learning Difficulties, News
Often, as a coach, you’ll encounter situations where you issue instructions to your team members but one or two members of your team fail to act. In such scenarios, you must be keen to distinguish between ignorance and an underlying disorder. As a coach/teacher,...
