Therapeutic Listening is a structured sound-based program of listening to electronically altered music. Its roots are in the work of Alfred Tomatis, a French Ear, Nose and Throat physician and Dr. Guy Beard, a French medical doctor. Therapeutic Listening uses sound training in combination with sensory integrative treatment techniques. The program uses equipment and music to produce specific effects on listening skills. Listening is a function of the whole body and has wide reaching effects. The sound stimulation used in Therapeutic Listening seems to set up the nervous system in preparation for skill growth. Some of the effects of the Therapeutic Listening program include:

improved sensory modulation/self-regulatioin
decrease in sensory defensive behaviors
increased attention and focus
a smoothing of mood variance
improved postural control and bilateral motor patterns
improved fine motor skills
increased timing and sequencing
improved communication skills
and many others!

A Therapeutic Listening program is specially designed for each client by an occupational therapist trained and certified in the program. It requires the purchase of specific headphones and CD's for use at home. The listening is done 1-2 times daily for 30-60 minutes. A therapist trained in Therapeutic Listening must evaluate the child to determine if the program would be beneficial.

For more information on Therapeutic Listening or our services, please call our office at 913-383-9014 or e-mail us at ctg@childrenstherapygroup.org

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