Thanks a lot. I'm a 35 year old male. Had a hearing test done 5 years ago but my hearing was hundred percent fine. They said I might have auditory processing disorder but I didn't take seriously, being relieved that I didn't have any physical ailments to my hearing. It is only now, after realising that I can't keep on ignoring my hearing difficulties and all the anxiety, awkwardness and embarrassment it causes, that I'm finally decided to learn more about this and get myself properlly diagnosed and helped. And your two videos I've found are already a huge well of information about this disorder and how to cope with it. Thank you so much. I have an appointment with an audiologist who claims to focus on auditory processing disorders and am looking forward to finding ways to cope with it better. I am anxious about telling people that I have a "hearing disability" and that I need them to adjust their speech and behaviour for me. I'm afraid they already think I'm intellectually inferior because of my difficutlies in conversations, specially in groups, when I often ask to repeat stuff. I'm afraid that if I tell them I have APD they'll think I'm using it as an excuse for the fact that they might think I'm slow or stupid or not attentive or have poor social or conversational skills. But yeah very eager to learn some better coping mechanisms and finding ways to feel ok about asking other people for their consideration and help. Thank you.
I'm completely mind blown. I'm 33 and this is the first time I'm hearing about APD. I use some of the same coping strategies that you use, such as noise cancelling headphones not to get over stimulated by sounds. I'm having phone job interviews at the moment and I'm TERRIFIED. I've always been scared of job interviews as they always made me feel stupid because I can't always understand what the interviewer is saying, but phone interviews are a whole other level, and now I know why! I know that some companies ask if you need special arrangements for the interview process, and I think I should start requesting those. Do you have any experience with that?
TLDR: set your self up for success, actively listen take short notes, ask questions, and blame the phone connection. I have APD, I was diagnosed when I was seven, I am now 29. For phone interviews, I will actively listen, and set myself up for success. I make sure that I am in an environment away from distractions and one that is quite. I make sure that I feel comfortable, clothes that will not distract, and a room that I can sit but also have the chance to get up and walk if need. I will sometimes doodle but only shapes and I can not pick the pencil up because if I take my brain way from the speaker to look where the pencil will go next, I will not comprehend anything until I am actively listening again. I will use earbuds and adjust the phone volume throughout the call. I use a notepad to write down keywords (I will not look at what I am writing even to make sure it follows the lines, this will take brainpower from the listening) and only write sentences if there is a pause to do so. If I feel that they said something important, I will tell them that I want to write it down, this helps to keep track of what is said. No interviewer would be against this because it shows that you are serious, and not taking this lightly. Do not be afraid to pause the conversation if you did not catch what is said. Use sentences like, what I hear you said is, or can you clarify what you are asking for, this way you can show that you are listening but just need more understanding. When asked scenario questions, write the question down, take the time to think about the question, and reference back to the question. This will help to stay on task but also show that you take the time to consider what is being asked. Come prepared with questions and use the notepad to write down keywords so that you don't have to keep in in your head, your brain is trying to listen do not think about other things. All good interviewers will ask if you have questions and if not let them know that you have questions or want clarification. Any company that is rude or not understanding of these things will not be a good fit. And if need to blame the connection, oh sorry I didn't quite catch that the call had a weird blip. This is what I knowingly do but there are probably things that you unknowingly do to help. What works for me might not work for you. Find someone to practice with so that you have the skill ready.
I have APD and work in the fast food industry, and yes, I mess up because of it. Talking on a headset is rather challenging when there's construction, lawn mowing, or engine noise in the back round. Thankfully my manager is very encouraging and happy to repeat anything I didn't hear correctly, and sometimes I'll get things right even when no one else does because of how much I have to focus. After I told my manager about my APD work improved significantly, so for those thinking about it, just tell people who need to know. However, my APD does make me concerned for how I'll perform as a supervisor or assistant manager, even though my manager is confident I can succeed and do well. But I am thankful that, unlike many people with APD, I'm a decent speller XD
I have been doing dyslexia intervention at school and my teacher says that I probably have it. Now I'm doing research! Thank you so much for your videos!
Hi ! I’m curious at what age were you able to start reading? My Son is 6 . He is having a hard time learning to read due to the sounds. Any advice, tips that could help me to help him? Thank you 😊🙏🏼
Should i quit my fast food job, i find it too difficult because of my hearing and it’s difficult following instructions. I’m getting assessed in a few weeks, so if i do receive a diagnosis should i quit. There’s a lot of background noise, especially because the kitchen is so close to the register and drive through.
Thanks a lot. I'm a 35 year old male. Had a hearing test done 5 years ago but my hearing was hundred percent fine. They said I might have auditory processing disorder but I didn't take seriously, being relieved that I didn't have any physical ailments to my hearing. It is only now, after realising that I can't keep on ignoring my hearing difficulties and all the anxiety, awkwardness and embarrassment it causes, that I'm finally decided to learn more about this and get myself properlly diagnosed and helped. And your two videos I've found are already a huge well of information about this disorder and how to cope with it. Thank you so much. I have an appointment with an audiologist who claims to focus on auditory processing disorders and am looking forward to finding ways to cope with it better. I am anxious about telling people that I have a "hearing disability" and that I need them to adjust their speech and behaviour for me. I'm afraid they already think I'm intellectually inferior because of my difficutlies in conversations, specially in groups, when I often ask to repeat stuff. I'm afraid that if I tell them I have APD they'll think I'm using it as an excuse for the fact that they might think I'm slow or stupid or not attentive or have poor social or conversational skills. But yeah very eager to learn some better coping mechanisms and finding ways to feel ok about asking other people for their consideration and help. Thank you.
I'm completely mind blown. I'm 33 and this is the first time I'm hearing about APD. I use some of the same coping strategies that you use, such as noise cancelling headphones not to get over stimulated by sounds.
I'm having phone job interviews at the moment and I'm TERRIFIED. I've always been scared of job interviews as they always made me feel stupid because I can't always understand what the interviewer is saying, but phone interviews are a whole other level, and now I know why! I know that some companies ask if you need special arrangements for the interview process, and I think I should start requesting those. Do you have any experience with that?
TLDR: set your self up for success, actively listen take short notes, ask questions, and blame the phone connection.
I have APD, I was diagnosed when I was seven, I am now 29. For phone interviews, I will actively listen, and set myself up for success.
I make sure that I am in an environment away from distractions and one that is quite.
I make sure that I feel comfortable, clothes that will not distract, and a room that I can sit but also have the chance to get up and walk if need.
I will sometimes doodle but only shapes and I can not pick the pencil up because if I take my brain way from the speaker to look where the pencil will go next, I will not comprehend anything until I am actively listening again.
I will use earbuds and adjust the phone volume throughout the call.
I use a notepad to write down keywords (I will not look at what I am writing even to make sure it follows the lines, this will take brainpower from the listening) and only write sentences if there is a pause to do so. If I feel that they said something important, I will tell them that I want to write it down, this helps to keep track of what is said. No interviewer would be against this because it shows that you are serious, and not taking this lightly.
Do not be afraid to pause the conversation if you did not catch what is said. Use sentences like, what I hear you said is, or can you clarify what you are asking for, this way you can show that you are listening but just need more understanding.
When asked scenario questions, write the question down, take the time to think about the question, and reference back to the question. This will help to stay on task but also show that you take the time to consider what is being asked.
Come prepared with questions and use the notepad to write down keywords so that you don't have to keep in in your head, your brain is trying to listen do not think about other things. All good interviewers will ask if you have questions and if not let them know that you have questions or want clarification.
Any company that is rude or not understanding of these things will not be a good fit.
And if need to blame the connection, oh sorry I didn't quite catch that the call had a weird blip.
This is what I knowingly do but there are probably things that you unknowingly do to help. What works for me might not work for you. Find someone to practice with so that you have the skill ready.
I have APD and work in the fast food industry, and yes, I mess up because of it. Talking on a headset is rather challenging when there's construction, lawn mowing, or engine noise in the back round. Thankfully my manager is very encouraging and happy to repeat anything I didn't hear correctly, and sometimes I'll get things right even when no one else does because of how much I have to focus. After I told my manager about my APD work improved significantly, so for those thinking about it, just tell people who need to know. However, my APD does make me concerned for how I'll perform as a supervisor or assistant manager, even though my manager is confident I can succeed and do well.
But I am thankful that, unlike many people with APD, I'm a decent speller XD
I have been doing dyslexia intervention at school and my teacher says that I probably have it. Now I'm doing research! Thank you so much for your videos!
Written directions works well for people with APD.
I have APD and I have never met anyone my age that understands me with it. I can’t do anything noise canceling headphones and it sucks.
Hi !
I’m curious at what age were you able to start reading? My Son is 6 . He is having a hard time learning to read due to the sounds. Any advice, tips that could help me to help him? Thank you 😊🙏🏼
Should i quit my fast food job, i find it too difficult because of my hearing and it’s difficult following instructions. I’m getting assessed in a few weeks, so if i do receive a diagnosis should i quit. There’s a lot of background noise, especially because the kitchen is so close to the register and drive through.
Hi do you struggle with remember conversation and replay it ?
How bad is fast food for someone with APD, I’m struggling but my APD assessment is still a few weeks away.
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