What is causing the rise in Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) among young people?

According to experts, there's a growing number of young people seeking help for Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), a neurological condition affecting the brain's ability to interpret sounds. This increase appears to be linked to the rising popularity and overuse of noise-cancelling headphones among younger populations. The technology, while convenient, may be inadvertently contributing to hearing issues when used excessively without proper breaks. APD specifically hampers how the brain processes auditory information, making it difficult for affected individuals to properly interpret what they hear, despite having normal hearing sensitivity.