Central Auditory Processing Disorder
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Central auditory processing disorder refers to a difficulty of the nervous system in interpreting and making sense of sounds, even when hearing, in terms of the ability to hear, is within the expected range.
How it presents: Someone who has it may have trouble understanding speech in noisy environments, following spoken instructions, or distinguishing similar sounds, which is sometimes confused with a lack of attention.
When is it worth evaluating? It is usually noticed during the school years, when difficulties understanding what is heard affect learning or communication.
Which specialist assesses it? The audiologist is the professional who evaluates how the auditory system processes sounds. If you observe persistent difficulties understanding what is heard, an audiological evaluation helps better understand the situation.
Data on 170 doctors who treat central auditory processing disorder
Which specialist treats central auditory processing disorder?
Central auditory processing disorder should be evaluated by an audiologist, a specialist who assesses how the brain processes sound and provides guidance on appropriate management strategies.
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Doctors specialized in central auditory processing disorder
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Sandra Magnolia Argüelles García
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. María Elena Córdoba Mosqueda
Frequently asked questions
What is central auditory processing disorder?
Central auditory processing disorder refers to a difficulty of the nervous system in interpreting and making sense of sounds, even when hearing, in terms of the ability to hear, is within the expected range.
Which doctor treats central auditory processing disorder?
Central auditory processing disorder should be evaluated by an audiologist, a specialist who assesses how the brain processes sound and provides guidance on appropriate management strategies.