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auditory processing disorder

auditory processing disorder Auditory processing disorder is an acquired or developmental problem in how the brain perceives sound information, even though the hearing pathways are intact.

Auditory processing disorder is an acquired or developmental problem in how the brain perceives sound information, even though the hearing pathways are intact. It can make it hard to understand speech, locate where sounds are coming from, and grasp meaning carried by changes in tone or inflection.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Auditory Perceptual Disorders” (D001308).
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