Like Sound Through Water: A Mother's Journey Through Auditory Processing Disorder

I read this book several years ago when my son was being evaluated for LD's at the recommendation of the Language Center he was attending. The book was not written with the intention of helping one to diagnose their child, but with the intention of sharing the Journey these parents went on to figure out what was wrong with their child. The Time, Money, anger, and "FRUSTRATIONS" of trying to help their child. A Journey many parents have taken when the system has failed them. A Journey that can make a parent ask, "What Am I Not Seeing? Why Can't I Help My Child?" Some commentend on the every day hum drum in this book, which is needed to give you a clear picture of their Journey. ADHD, ASD, Autism, ASD, do have some similar components and children can be misdiagnosed and when the diagnosis doesn't fit, you continue trying to find the right diagnosi; which is what these parents did. When reading the book, my thoughts were, "Are they living in my home?" Although not everything their child went through, there were quite a few smilarities with my son; which prompted me to ask his PCP if he could give us a referal for him to be tested. We started with a complete comprehensive hearing exam and upon their recommendation he was sent to an Audiology Consultant where the diagnosis of APD was confirmed. The Journey of these parents which was similar to mine, helped me to know that I'm not alone, there are other's who understand why I cannot and will not back down when it comes to the most Precious Gift GOD Blessed me with, my child. I applaud them for sharing their story, their son's story. Just as these Parents did...if you and your child are on a Journey...Don't Give UP.

I liked this book well enough. It is one woman's account of finding out why her son had difficulties. Thankfully, it didn't take so long for my daughter, and she is milder that this lady's son. While there are some helpful ideas and resources in this book, it isn't a good guide for people looking for guidance. I've found _The Sound of Hope_ to be very useful. I've also use Earobics. I'm not sure that has helped my daughter though. I found the thing that helped my daughter the most was going to a very good Educational Psychologist who specializes in working with deaf and hard of hearing children. She said that it is like my daughter is hard of hearing even though she can hear well. Anyway, all that is besides the point. _Like Sound Through Water_ was ok. I don't think it needed to be nearly as long. And her comparing her journey to being in a boat in purple or blue water was jarring. Perhaps a better lead into what the metaphor was about would have made the transition into the metaphor each time would have been less jarring, but really, even though she may have thought of the metaphor while going through all that, it really was unnecessary as well and a better one may have fit better. I did find on the whole the book was a bit difficult to read. It didn't flow well, and I felt it was rather a bit factual and that there wasn't an emotional draw through the book, so I finished it feeling like I really shouldn't have bothered. I felt like I could have gotten as much from a forum online and with a lot less time and more perspectives presented. No offense, but I really feel like this is a title that can be skipped. I did not feel that she went on too long about how far she had to drive to her daughter's appointments as another reviewer said. But perhaps that's because I drive 40 min each way for appointments for me and her four times a week and am actually quite used to it. Oh, also, the author felt the Montessori school her son attended was not a good choice for him. My daughter attends a Montessori school, and things are going ok, not perfect by any means, but we feel this is a very good environment for her. She is in lower elementary. Just FYI.

There are some judgements going around in some of these reviews. Can we stop judging each other, and just accept each other (mothers). I thought this book was lovely and honest. I appreciate the mother bear that Karen was to find out what was going on with Ben. Ben seems like a sweet and loveable boy. This mother had some dedication to work with her son relentlessly hours a day. Of course most moms would do this for their kids, but there are some that don't. I appreciate the fact that Karen was honest about her feelings and shared her journey through APD with Ben. It has helped me alot!!!

As a mother of a child with Auditory Processing Disorder (6yrs old) I found this book, written from another mothers point of view, a godsend. It was like reading a book about myself and my son, our journeys are so parallel and our beautiful son's so similar in their personalities and struggles. it not only validated all the thoughts and feelings I have experienced thus far in our 3yr journey to find a diagnosis and treatment, it also provided information on paths tried by them, both successful and unsuccessful.Please read this if your child has APD.Thank you Karen Foli for a great read. :)

I personally found this book to be very helpful in terms of the information provided about APD as well as information on products that could be helpful for treatment of the condition. For me personally it was a very therapeutic journey because being a mother of a child with APD, I was able to identify with practically all of the experiences detailed by the author. Definately a must for parents or anyone who has a child with APD close to them.

Lots of Day-to Day humdrum. Way too much description of the computer tools used to address the disability called "auditory processing disorder" or APD. Used to be called Central Auditory Processing Disorder. Good reference list in the back of the book. Credit must be given to the author for taking the time to write down her impressions while dealing with this hard-to-understand disability.

This is a great book for parents looking for answers or having a new diagnosis of APD (Auditory Processing Disorder) which affects many children. Because we cannot see it and cannot experience what the child is experiencing, we may not realize there is an problem that can be remedied. Don't wait until frustration overtakes you and your child.

Very good book about a parents struggle to get to the bottom of her sons language difficulties. As the mother of a 12 year old deaf child who has just been diagnosed with APD, I can completely identify with the struggles and heartache described within the book.Karen Foli is an exellent writer and is very descriptive. My only critisism is that she spent a lot of time relating other family issues and events before getting to the point of how their son was diagnosed and the effective treatments that he subsequently received. This however, is a purely personal opinion, and does not take away from the fact that the book is well written, informative and offers a light at the end of the tunnel to parents whose children are suffering from this disorder.