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I think in pictures too, also in movie format and sometimes I dream in sign!

Yeah, unfortunately some people need to be told a hundred times before they 'get it', and even after you show all physical evidence, they just say, "oh. sure you're going deaf..." Some people have to be told several times until they get it, others may never understand. But as long as you know...

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:ty: dogmom! If you feel that there is a chance you may have APD, definitely get tested, testing should take an hour. I've known of my APD since I was very young. The severity of it was fully unveiled and the hearing loss solidified my inferences recently, if you need more advice about testing...

They put me in a sound proof room with some equipment, my audi did some testing from a separate room that took over 2 hours (supposed to be an hour but mine took longer). The testing was mainly speech in noise, different tones in different decibels, processing similar sounding words (bat, hat...

Thank you! :)

@ NaidaUP - Thanks! :D

Hi! :welcome: to ALL:deaf: you are going to like it here! :)

That's cool, I used those methods too! Next week I'm doing a preparation one week course before I go to college (one of the only colleges in my province that has a full ASL/Deafblind program) and then hopefully I can get a masters at Gallaudet University, but for now that's just a dream :) Btw...

Welcome! You are going to have a lot of fun here. I'm taking ASL classes full time, too! How long is your program?

I love 'That Deaf Guy' comics! They crack me up every time :) And I'd definitely rather sign than talk. Verbal conversations are so exhausting for me nowadays, but the more I sign, the less people want to talk with me...I guess because they're afraid of visual communication LOL

Probably Phonak. All the features she told me about are from that company. I've researched other brands, but none compared to the array of features from Phonak. But she'll let me know at my next appointment! But if there are other brands that also have the features I listed previously, I'd love...

:ty: and I may get one with a bunch of features that block out background noise and amplifies voices, and probably for unilateral loss and also tinnitus conditioner. She didn't give me any specific name, she only explained some features. She's going to show me some soon and one we pick one...

So, I went to my audiologist a few days ago and after a battery of tests, we figured out that I have severe APD and unilateral hearing loss in my right ear, and fluctuated loss between both ears, and tinnitus. Instead of getting an FM, she now suggests a hearing aid with bells and whistles to...

:D Hi! :welcome:

:wave: Jessa, I've had that happen to me before, but mainly with family and friends. I can't tell you about relationships because I've never dated, but if it is really bothering you, you need to talk to him. I know that when people think I'm crazy that I call myself hoh even though 'APD is a...

@ chelseautie82 I found some interesting articles about APD in the Deaf world. some are a bit outdated (not sure what year) but still pretty insightful! :D Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Living and Working with a Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) | LD Topics | LD...

Don't worry I understand! If I didn't have to rely on talking to people so much for communication over the years, I'd probably still be mute. I don't like explaining myself verbally b/c I honestly don't really know how to...lol...I'm really glad you're having fun here! :D

So true! Numbers 3, 5, and 10 are particularly my favourite. 3. Being too subtle...don't even get me started with this one :jaw: 5. Looking away while communicating...that's just annoying :roll: 10. Shouting at us...that's just embarrassing :shock: However, not all hearing people are...

I'm liking the Calvin and Hobbes :D And Grummer is pretty cool too!