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MUSIC-BASED AUDITORY TRAINING

Safe and Sound Therapy

Returning you to Safety

In Safe and Sound Therapy, we utilize the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) in combination with other therapeutic approaches to address long-term stress and trauma. This evidence-based program is designed to calm the nervous system, enhance emotional regulation, and promote a sense of safety. Let us guide you on the journey to feel safe, sound, and whole again!

Let us guide you on the journey to feel safe, sound, and whole again!

Music – Based Auditory Training

Imagine watching your favorite movie without the music – it just wouldn’t be the same. Music has been scientifically proven to have a profound impact on the brain and emotions. It enhances neurochemistry, reduces stress, and supports cognitive and emotional development.

Music – based auditory training, also known as sound therapy, goes beyond mere listening. It is a targeted approach to improve auditory processing and bolster various aspects of learning and development. By engaging the brain with specific sound frequencies, this form of training enhances focus, language skills, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.

Through its natural and transformative effects, music-based auditory training opens doors in the brain that we simply cannot do. It is the way of getting to the root to get more effective communication, better learning outcomes, and improved quality of life.

We can only reproduce the sounds that the brain can hear and process. When auditory processing is disoriented or unclear, the brain receives fragmented messages, making it difficult to formulate accurate responses. Understanding and interpreting auditory input is fundamental to communication, and music offers a powerful tool to train the brain processing these sounds.

Imagine watching your favorite movie without the music. It just wouldn’t be the same.

Music has been ‘scientifically’ proven to have a powerful impact on the brain and emotions. Music-based auditory training, or sound therapy, to develop not only auditory processing but also to support all aspects of learning.

The brain is wired for sound, Music can literally change neurochemistry, boost mood and immune function, and reduce stress without the side effects of drugs. Music and sound can have a powerful impact on learning, communication, behavior, relationships, sleep, and sense of well-being.

Auditory training, or sound therapy, is a powerful tool that facilitates the development of auditory processing and supports virtually every other type of training we do with our students. The music opens up the door in the brain that we simply cannot do otherwise. In essence, it’s a way of getting to the root of the sensations, and creating new pathways, naturally.

We can only reproduce the sounds that the brain can ‘hear’ or process. If we have disoriented auditory processing, the brain will not get a clear message. If we don’t understand the messages coming in, it’s hard to express an accurate response to those messages.

Language and music are made up of sound frequencies, so music gives us a way to train the brain to process language sounds. The mid-range frequencies touch certain areas of the brain, which are associated with expressive language and speech, respectively. High frequencies are energizing to the cortex of the brain, stimulating alertness, focus and motivation. They can add detail and definition to sound, making it easier to discriminate sounds in words and intonation.

Dr. Alfred Tomatis, French physician and pioneer in the field of auditory processing and sound therapy, discovered the ear has the ability to tune in or out, almost like a zoom lens. He discovered neurological connections and sound therapy/auditory training.

The Listening Program (TLP) and in Time

Language and music share the common foundation of sound frequencies. By using music, we can train the brain to better process the sounds that form the building blocks of language. Mid-range frequencies, for example, stimulate areas of the brain associated with expressive language and speech, improving communication abilities. High frequencies, on the other hand, energize the brain’s cortex, enhancing alertness, focus, and motivation. These frequencies also add clarity and precision to sudatory signals, making it easier to differentiate sounds, words, and intonations.

Dr. Alfred Tomatis, a French physician and pioneer in auditory processing and sound therapy, discovered that the ear functions like a zoom lens, capable of tuning into and filtering out specific sounds. His groundbreaking research revealed the neurological connections between sound and brain function, highlighting the transformative potential of music-based training in improving auditory processing and overall cognitive abilities.

TLP and inTime (See in Time under MOVE), are auditory training programs (sound therapy), developed by Advanced Brain Technologies (ABT). Advanced brain Technologies and its founder Alex Doman are dedicated to improving brain performance and learning through the application of neurotechnology,

The Listening Program [TLP] uses psycho-acoustically modified classical music to target certain frequency ranges that can impact sensory processing. All that to say, the safe and sound music therapy is designed to target the areas of the brain that process sensory stimulation to help a person feel more regulated more often.

TLP improves how the brain detects, modulates, interprets, and responds to sensory stimuli. The auditory system is a very effective pathway for the brain to receive stimulation that helps regulate sensory processing in the brain, essentially creating change from the inside out, rather than the other way around. This is a great approach for Auditory Processing Disorders. (i.e. Dyslexia).

Addressing the sensory preferences, both severe and mild, for people of any age is important for maintaining a healthy emotional balance throughout the day. If little noises, sights, or textures ever cause even a minor irritation, TLP Advanced Brain is a great way to help minimize that irritation to help you function better in life. It addresses the sensitivity naturally. The process can happen with a non-invasive, at-home practice.

The Listening Program (TLP)

The Listening Program (TLP) is an innovative training program, also known as Sound Therapy, developed by Advanced Brain Technologies and its founder, Alex Doman. The neurotechnology- driven program is designed to enhance brain performance, sensory processing, and learning through the power of psychoacoustical modified classical music.

TLP targets special frequency ranges to positively impact how the brain processes sensory stimulation, helping individuals feel more regulated throughout the day. By improving the brain’s ability to detect, modulate, interpret, and respond to sensory input, TLP facilitates change from the inside out. This makes it particularly effective for addressing auditory processing challenges, such as dyslexia, concussions, and brain injuries.

People cannot produce sounds they’ve never heard. For speech and language to be developed, the auditory system plays a key role. If there is a pattern dilemma, or just be different.

Within the human body, many systems overlap. For example, our sense of taste is closely tied to and affected by our sense of smell. Similarly, the visual sense is closely tied to the auditory sense, which may be surprising. Vision encompasses much more than most people realize. Knowing this opens doors to improving various aspects of the visual system in many natural ways. One of those ways is through The Listening Program, which the vision therapists actively use as a powerful tool to help clients of all ages improve the vision sense via the auditory system.

In daily life, we see the results of these two areas working in synchronization any time we turn our heads and look at the location of a sound while making sense of the sound. Several places in the brain connect visual information with auditory information. Imagine sitting in a room and hearing a startling sound. Likely, your eyes would be the first to dart in that direction to localize the sound, determine what it is, and if danger is involved.

THE GIFT OF DYSLEXIA

For individuals of all ages, whether dealing with mild sensitives or severe sensory preferences, TLP helps to reduce irritation caused by noises, sights, or textures. By regulating sensory responses, it supports healthy emotional balance and enhances daily functioning. Best of all, TLP is a non-invasive, at-home practice that naturally promotes sensory integration and overall well-being. If you’re looking to improve sensory processing and create lasting change, The Listening Program is a powerful, accessible solution.

DYSLEXIA is simply a pattern of brain organization and information processing that creates strengths as well as challenges. It’s a difference, not a disability.

People with dyslexia use creative skills more heavily than non-dyslexics. They see forests, not trees. They see patterns, not lines; context, not text. This is a huge advantage in high-level, complex jobs, but not considered a strength in most educational settings.

Distress occurs in the early grades, when rote learning is emphasized.

Auditory and Vision

The Visual and Auditory Connection

There is a fascinating interplay between different sensory systems, particularly the auditory and visual senses, and in their role in human perception and behavior.

The human ability to produce speech and develop language heavily relies on the auditory system, as hearing enables us to perceive and replicate sounds. Similarly, our sensory systems often overlap and interact in complex ways. For example, taste and smell are closely linked, while vision and hearing also share significant connections.

A striking example of this sensory integration is evident in activities such as localizing sounds. When we hear a startling noise, our eyes instinctively turn toward the source, allowing us to visually assess the situation and evaluate danger. This synchronization is enabled through neural pathways in the brain that connect visual and auditory information.

Therapeutic programs, such as the Listening Program, capitalize on these connections. Vision therapists use auditory tools to enhance client’s visual perception, demonstrating the profound impact of sensory integration on human development and behavior. These interdependent systems play a vital role in how we navigate and make sense of the world around us.

AUDITORY PROCESSING CHALLENGES

Living with an auditory processing delay or a weakness with listening skills can be fatiguing and frustrating. The ear has neurological connections to nearly every organ and function in the body as well as the attention, emotional, language, and learning centers in the brain. As a result, poor listening skills can cause a person to experience difficulties with speaking, reading, spelling, comprehension, attention, communication, energy, and sense of well-being.

Individuals with weak auditory processing may:

AUDITORY PROCESSING CHALLENGES

Living with auditory processing challenges can be both exhausting and frustrating, as these difficulties affect many aspects of daily life. The auditory system is deeply connected to various functions in the body, including attention, emotion, language, and learning centers in the brain. Speaking: Difficulty pronouncing words or forming coherent speech.

Auditory processing challenges manifest in a variety of ways that impact communication, comprehension, and overall well-being. Common difficulties include:

• Miss details or parts of what was said

• Mishears and therefore misunderstands or misinterprets information

• Confuses similar sounding words

• Having trouble sounding out or pronouncing words

• Feels lost and confused

• Feels anxious

• Looks like they are not paying attention

• Has poor attention when listening

• Gives responses that don’t match the question or conversation

• Withdraws or talks incessantly so that they don’t have to listen

• Being overloaded and distracted by noise

• Being exhausted at the end of the day. (www.StowellCenter.com)

Reading and Spelling: Trouble decoding or sounding out words accurately.
Comprehension: Misunderstanding information or missing key details.
Attention: Struggling to stay focused, appearing distracted.
Communication: Misinterpreting or confusing similar- sounding words, leading to frustration in conversations.
Energy and Well-being: Feeling drained or anxious from the effort of processing auditory input.
Confusing similar-sounding words: Struggling to differentiate between words like “cat” and “cap,” leading to misunderstandings.
Trouble sounding out or pronouncing words: Difficult decoding unfamiliar words, which can affect reading and speech.
Feeling lost and confused: Missing parts of conversations, leaving individuals unsure of context or meaning.
Appearing inattentive: Seeming distracted or disengaged, when they are overwhelmed by auditory input.
Poor attention while listening: Struggling to focus in environments with competing sounds or lengthy discussions.
Providing mismatched responses: Answering questions inappropriately due to misheard or misunderstood information.
Withdrawing or talking excessively: Avoiding active listening by retreating from conversations or dominating them to avoid processing others’ speech.
Overloaded by noise: Becoming frustrated or overwhelmed in noisy environments, leading to frustration and fatigue.
Exhaustion at the end of the day: Feeling drained from constant effort required to process and make sense of auditory information.

These challenges can make individuals feel lost, overwhelmed, or anxious, often giving the impression they are not paying attention when, really their brains are working overtime to make sense of the sounds and information. Addressing these issues with targeted therapies or accommodations can significantly improve their quality of life and confidence of communication.

• Miss details or parts of what was said

• Mishears and therefore misunderstands or misinterprets information

• Confuses similar sounding words

• Having trouble sounding out or pronouncing words

• Feels lost and confused

• Feels anxious

• Looks like they are not paying attention

• Has poor attention when listening

• Gives responses that don’t match the question or conversation

• Withdraws or talks incessantly so that they don’t have to listen

• Being overloaded and distracted by noise

• Being exhausted at the end of the day. (www.StowellCenter.com)

A MAJOR EXAMPLE IS DYSLEXIA

The Gift of Dyslexia

Dyslexia is not a disability but rather a unique way of brain organization and information processing that comes with both strengths and challenges. People with dyslexia often excel in creative and big-picture thinking. They see forests, not trees, recognizing patterns and context rather than isolated details. These abilities can be significant advantage in complex, high-level problem-solving roles, though they are not always valued in traditional educational systems.

Dyslexic learners often face distress in early schooling years, where linear learning and rote memorization are emphasized. Accommodations and modifications such as extra time on tests or alternative teaching methods-are crucial for helping students succeed during this period. However, these should be viewed as temporary measures. The goal is to address the root causes of dyslexia through specialized interventions.

Many of the challenges associated with dyslexia, including difficulties with reading, spelling, auditory or visual processing, can be improved. With intensive cognitive training the issues, so students can develop these skills. They will become independent. Importantly, this process does not diminish their creativity or unique problem- solving abilities.

The good new is that it’s never too late—dyslexic learners of any age can retrain their brains, retain their creative strengths, and thrive as confident, capable readers. Recognizing the gifts of dyslexia alongside providing effective intervention can transform how we support and empower dyslexic individuals.

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Accommodations and modifications provide important support for students who struggle in school. We should give students all the support we can!

But…

It’s also important to understand that accommodations and modifications are NOT a permanent solution. They should be a temporary support while the real problem is being corrected.

The good news is that most dyslexic challenges can be corrected. The underlying auditory and visual memory and processing skills that support being able to read and spell can be identified and retrained so students with dyslexia and other reading challenges can learn to read! This takes specialized and intensive cognitive training and reading/spelling remediation, but it is absolutely possible.

Dyslexia learners can keep their talents and creative style and become proficient, independent readers, and it is possible at any age!!!