Below is a curated list of published studies related to different aspects of Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Saudi Arabia, including prevalence, awareness, diagnosis, language and communication, and review articles.
Additional studies from Saudi Arabia, including topics not featured on this page, are available in the research library. We also maintain a list of ADHD-related theses that have been made available online. If you would like your research featured here, or know of any publications in or about ADHD in KSA that you believe should be included here, please get in touch by email at research @ adhd.org.sa.
Note: Unless specifically stated, these studies were neither conducted by nor supported by the Saudi ADHD Society, and are provided as a resource for researchers only.
Review Articles
Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder: A Narrative Review
- Ahmad A Alanazi
Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences
10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_218_23Abstract
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is defined as difficulty in listening despite possessing hearing thresholds within the normal limit. Understanding rapid speech, following complex instructions, and listening in the existence of background noise are some of the difficulties in APD. APD has been observed in diverse clinical populations with suspected or diagnosed disorders, such as attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, aphasia, and Alzheimer’s disease; however, it should be differentiated from these disorders. Despite the research on APD, its awareness is limited, resulting in it often being undiagnosed. Therefore, improving the awareness and understanding of APD is important. The current paper aims to review the literature on APD with a focus on school-age children. The prevalence, etiology, screening, and diagnosis of APD are discussed along with correlated disorders, interpretation of tests, and management strategies.
Keywords
Audiology, auditory perception, auditory processing disorder, hearing, speech-language pathology, verbal stimuliCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Ahmad A Alanazi," year="2023" title="Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder: A Narrative Review" volume="11" issue="4" journal="Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences" shortjournal="Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences" startpage="275" endpage="282" articlenum="" doi="10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_218_23"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_218_23
Prevalence
Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder: A Narrative Review
- Ahmad A Alanazi
Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences
10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_218_23Abstract
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is defined as difficulty in listening despite possessing hearing thresholds within the normal limit. Understanding rapid speech, following complex instructions, and listening in the existence of background noise are some of the difficulties in APD. APD has been observed in diverse clinical populations with suspected or diagnosed disorders, such as attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, aphasia, and Alzheimer’s disease; however, it should be differentiated from these disorders. Despite the research on APD, its awareness is limited, resulting in it often being undiagnosed. Therefore, improving the awareness and understanding of APD is important. The current paper aims to review the literature on APD with a focus on school-age children. The prevalence, etiology, screening, and diagnosis of APD are discussed along with correlated disorders, interpretation of tests, and management strategies.
Keywords
Audiology, auditory perception, auditory processing disorder, hearing, speech-language pathology, verbal stimuliCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Ahmad A Alanazi," year="2023" title="Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder: A Narrative Review" volume="11" issue="4" journal="Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences" shortjournal="Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences" startpage="275" endpage="282" articlenum="" doi="10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_218_23"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_218_23
Awareness and Attitudes
Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder: A Narrative Review
- Ahmad A Alanazi
Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences
10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_218_23Abstract
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is defined as difficulty in listening despite possessing hearing thresholds within the normal limit. Understanding rapid speech, following complex instructions, and listening in the existence of background noise are some of the difficulties in APD. APD has been observed in diverse clinical populations with suspected or diagnosed disorders, such as attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, aphasia, and Alzheimer’s disease; however, it should be differentiated from these disorders. Despite the research on APD, its awareness is limited, resulting in it often being undiagnosed. Therefore, improving the awareness and understanding of APD is important. The current paper aims to review the literature on APD with a focus on school-age children. The prevalence, etiology, screening, and diagnosis of APD are discussed along with correlated disorders, interpretation of tests, and management strategies.
Keywords
Audiology, auditory perception, auditory processing disorder, hearing, speech-language pathology, verbal stimuliCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Ahmad A Alanazi," year="2023" title="Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder: A Narrative Review" volume="11" issue="4" journal="Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences" shortjournal="Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences" startpage="275" endpage="282" articlenum="" doi="10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_218_23"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_218_23
Diagnosis
Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder: A Narrative Review
- Ahmad A Alanazi
Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences
10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_218_23Abstract
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is defined as difficulty in listening despite possessing hearing thresholds within the normal limit. Understanding rapid speech, following complex instructions, and listening in the existence of background noise are some of the difficulties in APD. APD has been observed in diverse clinical populations with suspected or diagnosed disorders, such as attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, aphasia, and Alzheimer’s disease; however, it should be differentiated from these disorders. Despite the research on APD, its awareness is limited, resulting in it often being undiagnosed. Therefore, improving the awareness and understanding of APD is important. The current paper aims to review the literature on APD with a focus on school-age children. The prevalence, etiology, screening, and diagnosis of APD are discussed along with correlated disorders, interpretation of tests, and management strategies.
Keywords
Audiology, auditory perception, auditory processing disorder, hearing, speech-language pathology, verbal stimuliCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Ahmad A Alanazi," year="2023" title="Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder: A Narrative Review" volume="11" issue="4" journal="Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences" shortjournal="Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences" startpage="275" endpage="282" articlenum="" doi="10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_218_23"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_218_23
Language & Communication
Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder: A Narrative Review
- Ahmad A Alanazi
Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences
10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_218_23Abstract
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is defined as difficulty in listening despite possessing hearing thresholds within the normal limit. Understanding rapid speech, following complex instructions, and listening in the existence of background noise are some of the difficulties in APD. APD has been observed in diverse clinical populations with suspected or diagnosed disorders, such as attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, aphasia, and Alzheimer’s disease; however, it should be differentiated from these disorders. Despite the research on APD, its awareness is limited, resulting in it often being undiagnosed. Therefore, improving the awareness and understanding of APD is important. The current paper aims to review the literature on APD with a focus on school-age children. The prevalence, etiology, screening, and diagnosis of APD are discussed along with correlated disorders, interpretation of tests, and management strategies.
Keywords
Audiology, auditory perception, auditory processing disorder, hearing, speech-language pathology, verbal stimuliCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Ahmad A Alanazi," year="2023" title="Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder: A Narrative Review" volume="11" issue="4" journal="Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences" shortjournal="Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences" startpage="275" endpage="282" articlenum="" doi="10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_218_23"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_218_23