10/23/2025
Hearing is more than just what your ears pick up — it’s how your brain makes sense of sound. 💭
That’s why we take time to understand the “behind-the-scenes” conditions, like Dyslexia and Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), that can affect how someone hears and processes speech. Everyone’s hearing journey is unique — and so is our care.
Dyslexia and Auditory Processing: How They’re Connected
Many people think dyslexia only affects reading and writing, but it can also influence how someone processes sounds. This doesn’t mean there’s a problem with hearing — the ears work just fine — but rather that the brain has trouble making sense of what it hears.
This challenge is called Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), and research suggests that up to 70% of people with dyslexia may also have some level of APD. It can make it harder to:
👂 Tell the difference between similar-sounding words
👂 Understand speech in noisy places
👂 Recognize tone or sarcasm in someone’s voice
👂 Follow conversations when several people are talking
Adults with APD often find ways to “mask” their difficulties — for example, turning the TV volume up, using headphones for clarity, or relying on subtitles and transcripts during meetings.
The good news is that with the right strategies, support, and hearing care, people with APD and dyslexia can improve listening comfort and communication skills in daily life
Read More About It Here: https://www.succeedwithdyslexia.org/blog/dyslexia-and-auditory-processing-disorder%EF%BF%BC/
Another Interesting Read: https://auditorycenter.com/what-is-auditory-processing-disorder/apd-dyslexia-or-both/ #:~:text=Research%20indicates%20up%20to%2070,Auditory%20Processing%20Disorder%20(APD)
Research indicates up to 70% of individuals with dyslexia have an underlying auditory processing disorder (APD). Overlooking APD can lead to years of extra reading instruction working around an underlying problem.
