Terminology for Auditory Processing Deficits and Difficulties

Disability terminology: Are we listening?

This opinion article published by Hearing Health Matters contributes to current discussion on terminology to describe various types and degrees of auditory processing disorder. It points out that one of the terms being strongly promoted may not be acceptable to people with a hearing disability who, under our CRPD (Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) obligations should be involved in the discussion.

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