When the Brain Can't Hear: Unraveling the Mystery of Auditory Processing Disorder

by Teri James Bellis

Book Overview

In this landmark book, Dr. Teri James Bellis, one of the world's leading authorities on auditory processing disorder (APD), explains the nature of this devastating condition and provides insightful case studies that illustrate its effect on the lives of its sufferers.

Millions of Americans struggle silently with APD. For many of them, holding a simple conversation can be next to impossible. As sound travels through an imperfect auditory...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743428641
• ISBN13: 9780743428644
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Loved this book

This book is indispensible for the audiologist/SLP/parent/professional working with APD. I only wish we could have read this one BEFORE the text books in grad school..would have made much more sense. Very nicely written, presenting of scenarios was important...more info to assimilate to your childs difficulty. May of seemed cut and dry to some, but if it was not, you would be reading the unabridged version and toting it on wheels. Not everyone uses the same categorization strategy...but that is the beauty of research and ongoing learning...take some info from each and you are well rounded. Maybe those who chose to go only half way through the book and not PAST the case studies to the theraputic ideas are the same ones hoping for a quick remedy. This disorder takes time and patience and an informed parent. Good Luck..... challenges and good times are ahead. Thanks Terri for giving us all a small part of you....A fellow CCC-A

Read the Whole Book Before you Review It!

For the reader who said that this book is depressing, consists entirely of case studies, and provides no concrete information regarding diagnosis or, especially, treatment, I couldn't help but notice that you wrote your review when you had only read half of the book. Read on! You will find specific recommendations for diagnosis, understanding APD and its relationship to language and learning, and tons of treatment approaches that offer hope for children and adults with APD. The case studies serve to illustrate how these disorders affect people in the real world, and you may see yourself, your child, your parent, or your spouse in them. But this is the only book written for the layperson that really, truly does provide guidance that is scientifically sound from a world renowned expert in the field. Next time, please read the whole book before you review it!!

APD understood

What an informative and wonderfully supportive text this is. I have a 15 year old son who suffers from APD as well as visual stress and dyslexia. This book confirmed everything I have been saying for years, but no-one believed me. It gave me hope that this affliction will eventually become recognised in UK and that so many young people will no longer suffer an interrupted education because no-one knows what their difficulty is. I have talked to many professionals about APD and they have never heard of it! I recommend this book to every one of them. Read it if you are involved with education, or young people or adults in any capacity, it will change your perception of them for ever. Well done Teri James Bellis, and thank you for such a rivetting read. I couldn't put this book down. I learned so much.

Bravo Teri

This is the best book I have read so far on the topic of APD. Teri Bellis has taken a very controversial topic and explained it in terms for all those who are working with the APD child/person. After finishing this book I have a better understanding of what APD is, how to diagnose it, and how to treat it. Thank you, Teri. You have helped me be a better speech/language pathologist and an advocate for my students who have APD. I recommend it to other special ed. teachers, regular ed. teachers, administrators, and parents

A definitive book on Auditory Processing Disorder!

Could you imagine being able to hear, but not being able to really hear what was being said to you? People with APD, Auditory Processing Disorder, know exactly what it's like. APD is the brain's inability to process sounds...and it affects a person's ability to listen. There are many people who struggle with APD every day, and many aren't even aware that they have this disorder.The book, "When the Brain Can't Hear," by Dr. Teri James Bellis, aims to help readers learn more about this puzzling disorder. People of all ages can get APD - children and adults alike. In children, it can be mistaken for hyperactivity and ADHD, and adults may think they are suffering from hearing loss as they grow older. This book explains APD; if you should tested; what you should do if you are diagnosed with APD; and how to live with APD. The book also discusses various treatments for those suffering with APD, and has helpful checklists to help guide you in your quest for answers. The book also lists resources for those looking to find more information and support, and a glossary so you can become familiar with related terms.MyParenTime.com highly recommends the book, "When the Brain Can't Hear" - it is an informative and helpful resource for those wanting to learn more about Auditory Processing Disorder. I know I certainly learned a lot :-).