Parent-led voluntary organisation on Auditory Processing Disorder
| Name | Auditory processing Disorder in the United Kingdom APDUK |
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| Sector | Health Care & Advice |
| Service Description | APDUK is the first UK parent-led organisation for those with Auditory Processing Disorder/APD. APDUK aims to provide support and advice and promote a multi-disciplinary approach to recognition, diagnosis and accommodation of APD. We provide online support forums, chats and the first international project to help adults with APD and an internationally acclaimed newsletter. APDUK also has support from a growing number of professionals, including the Medical Research Council Institute of Hearing Research, whose pamphlet on APD was produced in consultation with APDUK. UK tests are now being developed and training has begun for the specialists who will implement these tests. |
| Access Available to | All |
| Cost | Free information but nominal membership fee to become a member of the voluntary organisation APDUK |
| Region | All of UK |
| Website | http://www.apduk.org |
| Address |
APDUK
c/o Dacorum CVS, 48, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. |
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| Town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP1 3AF |
| Telephone | 01656 766651 |
| olanys@aol.com | |
| Ask to Speak to | Alyson Mountjoy |
