Listening Program

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We used Earobics when our son was 4 1/2 till 5. It helped a lot with

phonemic awareness, which in turn I believe helped him begin reading at age

5. The program covers areas of auditory processing, auditory memory,

auditory discrimination, etc. We found it inexpensive and reasonably fun.

And I really do think it helped him learn to read by helping with phonemic

awareness, which is an important pre-reading skill. So I'd definitely

recommend it!

Sandy, Illinois

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We are utilizing a Therapeutic Listening program by Vital Sounds . Our

OT administers it and tells us when to move onto CDs that stimulate the

muscles in the ear more intensely. She is also able to pick ones that

are suppose to target different types of behavior.

http://www.vitallinks.net/

http://www.helpingyourchild.com/therapeuticlistening.html

http://music.nt4kids.com/listening.html

http://www.kidspeech.com/sslistening.html

Let me know if you need any additional info and I will be happy to

provide. We are in Va Beach, VA.

Thanks,

Blake

[ ] Listening Program

Hi,

Hope someone here can shed some light on The Listening Program. My

almost 5 yr. old son has verbal apraxia and some receptive language

delays but usually with abstract items. Once he gets a concept he

retains it. His association of letters with sounds seems appropriate

for his age level. His speech is moving along. Vocabulary wise he is

at age level. Articulation is still an issue but we are making great

progress.

His dev. ped has recommended either a Listening program to help with

his receptive areas and/or Earobics.

Is the Listening program usually administered by an OT? How does one

find someone who is certified in this?

I am in central/south Jersey if anyone has any contacts.

Thanks.

denise

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Earobics is a computer program that you can purchase through cognitive concepts,

inc. My daughter used it a few years ago..there is one for youger children and

one for older children..we used it as a summer program..

[ ] Listening Program

Hi,

Hope someone here can shed some light on The Listening Program. My

almost 5 yr. old son has verbal apraxia and some receptive language

delays but usually with abstract items. Once he gets a concept he

retains it. His association of letters with sounds seems appropriate

for his age level. His speech is moving along. Vocabulary wise he is

at age level. Articulation is still an issue but we are making great

progress.

His dev. ped has recommended either a Listening program to help with

his receptive areas and/or Earobics.

Is the Listening program usually administered by an OT? How does one

find someone who is certified in this?

I am in central/south Jersey if anyone has any contacts.

Thanks.

denise

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Hi !

There are a number of " listening therapies " out there -most based on

Tomatis -that all fall under the umbrella term for a type of

auditory treatment. We used a program called 'Therapeutic

Listening " from Vital Links with Tanner and loved it since it

appeared to help -and like the ProEFA was a pretty quick change and

fairly inexpensive. Here is an overview of some of the programs

from the company that had the program my son Tanner used -Vital

Links http://www.vitallinks.net/auditory.html

I believe you were kind of new to the group at the time and were at

the CHERAB meeting

http://www.cherab.org/news/meetings/eventsjune2001.html when Dorinne

S. , MA, CCC-A, FAAA behind the Center http://www.thedaviscenter.com

presented their " listening program " I know that the Center is

one of the places for this type of therapy that my Co-Author

developmental pediatrician Dr. Marilyn Agin refers to. These types of

programs where you go to a clinic for the therapy sessions can be a

bit pricey (of course well worth it if they help) I have found

personally that there are other ways of doing the listening therapy

programs at home while working with professionals -which is what we

did with Tanner.

Many times OTs have provided auditory therapies such as this -I

believe it was mainly for those with some type of sensory

integration dysfunction DSI. Even though my son Tanner had DSI -it

was not for the DSI -and it was not an OT that recommended the

listening therapy for Tanner. Tanner's SLP when we lived in NJ -

Ortega CCC-SLP (who was highly recommended to me by Dr.

Agin when Tanner was first diagnosed with apraxia) was very

innovative in treating Tanner's apraxia with a " whole body "

approach -which is why Dr. Agin loves her so much. Too many SLPs

concentrate only on the mouth and facial area -some SLPs are more

aware that speech problems can relate to issues in other parts of

the body -and the brain responds to multiple stimuli. Many

educators are fully aware of the benefits of treating children with

LDs with a multi sensory approach

http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/reading/mssl_methods.html -not all SLPs are

yet.

Tanner's therapist tried the therapeutic listening for

Tanner to help stop some dysfluency he developed when he started

talking based on the theory that it would help with the right-left

brain activity.

My experience makes me recommend auditory therapies as part of the

treatment for our children with multisensory communication

impairments. I believe a multi -sensory approach will be proven to be

most effective for our children down the road -I just don't believe

in waiting, and was thrilled to have an open minded SLP like

working with Tanner.

Anecdotally -Tanner would have trouble speaking clear and getting

his words out -and then within a minute of putting the headphones on

his words would come clear and smooth -not sure why but since it

appeared to help we used it. He had a waist band to wear so he

could wear his CD player around when playing, during therapy -etc.

The only activities we were told not to let him do while wearing the

headphones were watching TV or playing on the computer. Tanner

doesn't use the therapeutic listening program much anymore, however

his speech is also much better now, and he's older and is more aware

of " what's cool " (at 6 and a half can you believe it?!!)

I just want all of you to know you will probably not read the above anywhere

else

since this is not what the program is intended for. It was just a

theory of 's -but it worked amazingly well for Tanner!

was trained by Vital Links so I was able to order the

special headphones which had the " right " and " left " ear marked -and

the " correct " CDs for Tanner from Vital Links

http://www.vitalsounds.com/ You can not order from this company

without the training code of the professional that took the course.

Supposedly using the wrong CDs can be harmful somehow. (any OTs

want to explain the danger of listening to the wrong CDs?)

Here are some cut and pastes from the various websites out there

from a quick search at google. No bad reflection on the many that I

left out -like I said there are tons of them -just do a quick search

at http://www.google.com and you'll see!

" The Listening Program is comprised of psychoacoustically refined

soundtracks. Specially selected, re-arranged, re-recorded classical

music (featuring Mozart) and nature sounds have been processed in

post-production with sophisticated sonic technologies. The Listening

Program respectfully builds on the theories and clinical research of

Dr. Alfred Tomatis, and other sound pioneers. Developed by an

interdisciplinary team of educational, therapeutic, medical, music

and sound professionals, The Listening Program helps to train the

ear and brain to perceive a full spectrum of sound without

distortion... "

http://www.advancedbrain.com/tlp_intro.html

" The therapeutic use of music to stimulate brain processing has long

been scientifically supported. Since Dr. Alfred Tomatis pioneered

the therapeutic application of sounds to treat specific symptoms and

behaviors, there has been a veritable explosion in the types of

auditory interventions available, most of which are based on Dr.

Tomatis' early work.

We have therapists trained in Samonas Sound Therapy, Integrated

Listening Programs, and Listening Fitness Programs and can assist

parents in making an informed decision about which program best

meets the needs of their child. Listening programs are offered as

stand alone programs in conjunction with regular Sensory integration

sessions here at the clinic... "

http://music.nt4kids.com/

" Therapeutic Listening uses sound stimulation in combination with

sensory integrative techniques. Strategies that are emphasized

include vestibular, postural and movement strategies. This treatment

technique involves listening to specifically modulated and filtered

music on compact discs through headphones... "

http://www.childrenstherapycorner.com/article/article1.html

" This program is not a miracle cure. It is a tool used by

specifically trained Occupational or Physical Therapist, that when

combined with other therapy treatment approaches, can have a

significant impact on the client's functional abilities... "

http://www.helpingyourchild.com/therapeuticlistening.html

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Interesting -I just read this! I guess I spoke to soon -or Tanner's

SLP was a few years ahead of her time! (wouldn't doubt

it) Anyone try this company? Any parents or professionals willing

to try this " speech and language CD " ? (let us know if you do what

you think) Got to admit I'm a bit curious.

http://www.advancedbrain.com/tlp_extension_speech.html

" ...Speech and Language Integration Series CD #1 is appropriate for

children and adults. Each fifteen-minute segment has a different

quality to the music. Listeners should practice active listening

with this series, but may also hum, sing, or explore their voice

during their listening sessions.

This series may be appropriate for enhancing receptive and

expressive language, sense of melody, pitch discrimination, fluency,

voice modulation and control. It may be used during reading

activities, quiet or aloud at a low volume. Many find this series

very helpful to listen to prior to speaking on the phone for long

periods of time or before a public speaking engagement or

presentation. It may also be used in connection with vocal exercises

and may have some benefit with second language development. This is

a tremendous tool for voice coaches, reading and learning

specialists, speech and language pathologists and those working with

communication difficulties. It also proves helpful with attention

and concentration... "

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Would this be appropriate for a child who is only 2 years old and just

recently diagnosed with verbal apraxia? Actually he has not be given the

diagnosis yet but from all the research I have been doing fits all

the categories. His SLP is not willing to say for sure yet if she is 100%

sure this is what is going on with but I feel pretty strongly. He is

schedule to have and MRI in a week along with blood work to rule out other

possible neurological conditions. He is a very bright child and motor skill

wise can keep up with his 3 year old brother. But speech wise he cannot say

much at all. His vocabulary consist of maybe 4 words which are not

understandable unless it is me who is hearing him say it. His frustration

level is extremely high and he is refusing to do any sign language. He is

being evaluated by the OT next week and we are very excited. He is supposed

to be excellent and comes highly recommended.

It was after reading your story about Tanner that open my eyes to all the red

flags with . I felt as if I was reading about . I would love to

know what steps you took while he was only 2 years old. A lot of the

literature I read is based on older children. I need to find some that

relates to 's age.

Any info you may have would be greatly appreciated.

We live in Florida so if you know of any organizations here that would be

great too.

Thank you,

Infante

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Where in Florida do you live? We also live in Florida, Parkland to be exact.

is three and has speech and language issues, as well as motor

planning issues.

Heidi

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Hi all, Has anyone completed the Therapeutic Listening Program yet? I know it would help my son greatly, but I can't afford to pay the full price for it. If there is anyone here who is willing to sell their set for less $$$, I would be interested. Thanks in advance,

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Hi, !

We have not completed it, but are doing it now. We're on our second cycle and anticipate doing at least another two. How much were you quoted, price-wise? We went to one place and were told $1,200. We got it for less somewhere else.

--Suzanne

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Hi all,

Has anyone completed the Therapeutic Listening Program yet? I know it would help my son greatly, but I can't afford to pay the full price for it. If there is anyone here who is willing to sell their set for less $$$, I would be interested.

Thanks in advance,

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Yes. My daughter is an adult. The music is beautiful, however it seemed to freak her out after a while. It's more affordable than any other of the listening things, and I loved listening to the music. It has to be listened to with headphones. I don't know, and if there's a lot of emotional stuff, ask the people when you order. It's not recommended -- as I recall -- for bipolar and stuff like that.

Francine

In a message dated 11/3/2006 2:18:25 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, diane.martin@... writes:

Has anyone tried the listening program?