Does anyone know if central auditory processing disorder is (or can be) part of autism spectrum disorder? My DS7, in particular, has an ASD diagnosis but shows almost all of the typical symptoms of CAPD, and I'm not sure whether to follow up on it or not. One symptom list I have for CAPD (and he ticks every box on this list) is
- Difficulty following directions
- Sensitive to loud sounds
- Easily distracted, frustrated, and/or confused
- Overwhelmed in noisy places
- Exhibits a short attention span
- Struggles to complete assignments
- Easily upset in new situations
- Labeled as an underachiever or daydreamer
- Experiences anxiety or tension
- Lacks self-confidence
- Forgetful
- Shows restlessness and has problems sitting still
- Difficulty with transitions and/or changes in routine
But almost all of those are also ASD symptoms, right? I don't want to go travelling all over the place just to get a further alphabet soup of diagnoses, but if it would help him to get an ear filter or something, I don't want to
not do that. I've been recommended to go to ABLE Kids in Colorado, which is a good long way to travel but not totally out of the question. Is it worthwhile?
