![]() Fidgeting, which gives her more time to process information before executing the instruction.Hyperactivity, possibly due to sensory overload, especially in noisy environments.Apparent inattention, possibly due to an overwhelming number of concurrent instructions, or because the child needs more time to process the information.The following are typical symptoms of OPD in children: This can lead to learning problems and even language and reading problems.īecause OPD can sometimes occur alongside other conditions such as ADHD, it is often diagnosed incorrectly. Academic challenges: OPD hampers the child’s ability to absorb, process and interpret large amounts of information she hears in the classroom.Anxiety: When a child is unsure if she heard something correctly or not, it can lead to anxiety, which again leads to heightened OPD.To pretend they don’t care they might act as the class clown. This can lead to social withdrawal and consequently poor socialisation with friends as well as adults. Poor social skills: Because they aren’t able to hear in noisy environments such as the classroom where children are loud, or at home with a noisy background, such as siblings crying or a blaring television, they miss out on many conversations.Behaviour problems: The child feels embarrassed or frustrated and reacts by becoming defensive or pretends to be uninterested in what is being said.OPD can result in the following challenges: A noticeable slow reaction when questions are asked during a conversation.Struggles to follow multi-step directions in the correct order.Difficulty distinguishing between words sounding similar (for example “coat” and “boat”).Struggles to follow conversations between multiple speakers, or where there is background noise.A blank stare which creates the impression that the child is not paying attention.Struggles to follow verbal directions, especially more than one instruction simultaneously, for example, “Go and put the book back on the shelf and fetch your brother’s socks from the drawer” (which creates the impression of disobedience).The signs of OPD often include the following challenges on a daily basis: ![]()
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