Like Sound Through Water A Mother's Journey Through Auditory Processing Disorder

LIKE SOUND THROUGH WATER tells the story of a dedicated mother who sought to get appropriate help for her son who was incorrectly diagnosed as "probably retarded & perhaps autistic." Fighting a devastating diagnosis, the unyielding power of reports & appraisals, & her husband's own assurances that her son would grow out of his problems, Karen Foli believed that modern diagnostic tools could not win out over a mother's intuition. She was right. Ben Foli had Auditory Processing Disorder--ADP. The aural equivalent of dyslexia, ADP distorts sounds, especially speech, so that sufferers literally cannot understand what is said to them. Children who suffer from ADP can have sensitivity to noise, are easily distracted, have difficulty listening, & have delays in comprehension & severe language processing issues. As the first personal account of ADP LIKE SOUND THROUGH WATER is emotional & informative, instructive & optimistic. After undergoing intense treatment for ADP, Ben Foli now tests within normal limits for his age range. This is a terrifying story with a happy ending.Foli, Karen J. is the author of 'Like Sound Through Water A Mother's Journey Through Auditory Processing Disorder' with ISBN 9780743421980 and ISBN 0743421981.