You might not comprehend enough of the common words to order a meal. Just have someone rapidly read a section from Hamlet to you. It takes longer to comprehend than if it were written in modern structures and usage. Not all CAPD children have the same problems. Some have problems sequencing speech sounds, others have problems understanding speech in background noise, in some the timing appears off.
Nobody knows exactly why CAPD occurs or what is wrong.
There is no evidence of brain damage. Birth and developmental histories are often unremarkable. Ear infections have been implicated as a factor in some children but not in others. Many children with CAPD do poorer on measures of neuromaturation of the auditory system. Some experts feel that CAPD may be a form of learning disability.