AIT for Aspergers/Autism in Dallas, TX

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Hi Everyone,I did AIT for 2 of my kids at $2000 each and they both needed to do it again. Consider what 10 days of exercise would do for you? You need to go for a longer period of time to see real results and have them last. Then we were told my kids could not use headphones ever again in their lives from using AIT. What really works is a home unit of Integrated Listening Systems, with the bone conduction headphones where one unit can be used by the whole family over and over again. By using iLs for my kids for a year and a half I was able to get one off 4 medications, help his speech & articulation, lower his loud voice, greatly improve his academic ability. Two of my kids had issues with sound sensitivity and they both stopped covering their ears. etc. I could go on and on....and my kids can use their own iPods to listen to their music. This information is on iLs' website www.integratedlistening.com -To help you decide which program to use. The Listening Conundrum: How to Choose?Choosing a listening program is confusing. What really matters when it comes to auditory stimulation? What factors are most important to consider?To our knowledge, most of the auditory programs available have merit and can point to beneficial results. No surprise - music in itself is healing. Nevertheless, there are enormous differences in terms of efficacy, quality and value. Here are 8 common sense points to keep in mind:Sound + Movement + Visual > Sound Alone: We used sound therapy as a sole intervention for years before integrating visual tracking, movement and balance activities. There is no doubt that a combined approach delivers better results with a broader spectrum of clients. Why? Our senses are interconnected; a combined therapy trains you to process multiple sources of input simultaneously. Of course, a program in which the auditory component is carefully integrated with specific movement and visual exercises is preferable. (We know of one we can recommend. ) Delivery of Sound: Delivering sound via both air and bone conduction results in a significantly more effective therapy. The main reason for this is the vestibular stimulation generated by bone conducted sound. Equipment Quality: Hardware related to bone conduction (BC) - the special headphones and amplifier – is expensive. This is where it’s most important to shop before you buy (even better, before you pay for training). Ask the provider to see a demo system, ask users about their experience. Is the equipment robust enough to last? Is the amplifier rechargeable or are batteries required? Does the provider have a good reputation for supporting their equipment? Customizing Programs: All sound programs can be customized, but to what degree? The more music you have to work with, the greater the customization options (i.e. less repetition). Additionally, programs which are tailored to different therapeutic goals will help you be more prescriptive in your approach. Expressive Language: Output and input are integrally related. As in a feedback loop, one facilitates the other. Finding an auditory program which is well integrated with an expressive program can make a significant difference in terms of results. Playback Device: CDs provide good quality sound; however, they tend to skip and get scratched. MP3 players with lossless format, such as the Apple iPod, offer CD quality sound and don’t skip. Music Quality: All music used in auditory programs is pre-recorded. Clear, full sound is important but perhaps more important is the presence of a broad range of frequencies and the way in which they are processed. Again, talking with therapists who have used the product is helpful: are the results consistent? Are client reactions to the music positive? Value: Before you commit to training, look closely at the equipment and compare providers. What is included for the price? Remember: you’re paying a lot of $$ and you need quality that will last.