Response to the Letter to the Editor From Iliadou, Sirimanna, and Bamiou Regarding DeBonis (2015)

Purpose

The purpose of this letter is to respond to "Central Auditory Processing Disorder Is Classified in ICD-10 and H93.25 and Hearing Evaluation—Not Screening—Should Be Implemented in Children With Verified Communication and/or Listening Deficits" by Iliadou, Sirimanna, and Bamiou (2016). The methodology used involved a close reading of the concerns expressed by Iliadou et al. in view of the central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) literature and the stated purpose of my original article (DeBonis, 2015). The literature used included clinical practice guidelines, respected journals, and recognized authorities on the topic. Many of the objections stated by Iliadou et al. are not well founded (e.g., ICD-10, use of ASHA definition, effect of auditory intervention, lack of research for the model, bias of the article), but their statement that a complete hearing assessment is necessary for students with listening difficulties is an important one that I endorse completely. In conclusion, my original article remains an effective vehicle for discussion about the value of current tests of auditory processing and how to better help students who have listening difficulties.

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