NON-FICTION

AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDER (APD)

In addition to her novels and novellas, Alyson has also written non-fiction books on Auditory Processing Disorder based on her voluntary work, international research, and over 20 years' experience in supporting families and individuals with this disorder She is also the mother of a child with APD and Chair of APD Support UK, the only organisation that supports APD in the UK and internationally. Her aim is to spread awareness, dispel misinformation, and provide management and support strategies for those affected, their families and professionals, via her website, support groups, blog, research articles and books.  https://apdsupportuk.yolasite.com/


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This is Alyson's second book on Auditory Processing Disorder/APD. This is a guide for parents and professionals to help them to better understand and support people of all ages who live with APD. It also includes individual chapters on co-existing conditions, family support, education support, teenagers and life skills, adults, anxiety/stress and more. There are also detailed case studies. It will be published internationally by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, in hard copy and for Kindle.
 
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About the book

In this friendly guide, a girl called Amy tells all about her Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). Together with her friend Tom and sister Lucy, Amy explains how every child with APD is affected in unique ways, and how to get help if you have APD.

This illustrated guide is ideal for helping children aged 7+ with APD to understand the condition, while increasing their self-esteem and confidence. Explaining about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and co-morbidity in child-friendly terms, it dispels myths and encourages children to self-advocate and seek help at home and at school. It is also an excellent starting point for parents, teachers and other professionals wishing to tailor support to the type and severity of a child's APD, and includes a helpful list of recommended sources for additional support.

Paperback: 48 pages
Age Range: 7 years and up
Published by: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Language: English
ISBN-10: 178592494X 
ISBN-13: 978-1785924941
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About the Author

Alyson Mountjoy is the founder and Chair of the UK voluntary organisation APD Support UK. She has over 20 years' experience supporting families, researching and writing about APD. Alyson's son has auditory processing difficulties.

You can email her here.

About the IIlustrator

Kelly Davies is a freelance artist specialising in portraits and fan art. Commissions undertaken on request.

Website: http://crisisenvy.com/

ABOUT APD SUPPORT UK

Please visit the APD Support UK website for information and support on Auditory Processing Disorder/APD, including details about diagnosis, free handouts, including ground-breaking international research articles into adults with APD, and links to support groups for all ages.

Recent international research has indicated that APD is thought to be present in up to s many as 10% of children and over 20% of adults, and its prevalence increases steeply in children with learning difficulties (with up to 40% of those children having Auditory Processing deficits). By comparison, Autism affects just 1.1% of UK children, yet it is far more well-known, APD Support UK is working to change that.