British society of Audiology, Practice Guidance. An overview of current management of Auditory Processing Diosrder.

standard’, the best methods for identifying and managing APD remain elusive. Data specifically addressing the efficacy of interventions for APD are lacking and many of the recommendations commonly made are based on theory or inferred from approaches validated in other populations, e.g. specific language impairment and dyslexia. Researchers are demanding empirical evidence before endorsing diagnostic criteria and intervention strategies whilst clinicians, seeing individuals with ‘suspected APD’, are demanding guidelines for best practice at this time. The translation of evidence into practical recommendations is likely to take some time and it is important that researchers and clinicians collaborate in their efforts. This report provides an overview of current management options, citing evidence levels, to inform clinicians of current best practice whilst simultaneously guiding further research. The purpose of the document is to provide information to enable professionals to make informed choices. Practical appendices and references are referred to in the text