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Auditory Integration Training is an
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Berard AIT is an auditory intervention that
consists of The minimum recommended age for AIT is 3 years of age. AIT is a sound therapy with many scientific studies.
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"I love you, Mommy. You helped my
ears feel better!" "The whispering noises I don't like are all gone." "I can hear my teacher better. I know what she's saying." "School is fun...I am making new friends who like me." "AIT helped me read better". (actual quotes by children after completing Berard AIT) |
Social Interaction and Reading Improves
Jack is doing so well!. We always used to say Jack was in a world of his own. Now he is in our world.
There have been tremendous changes in him, too many to list, but some of the main one’s are:
Completely potty trained
Much more able to respond to verbal instructions
Has made many friends at school
Is able to tell us what he has done at school and what he had for dinner
Does not resist change in his routine and enjoys new experiences
Is much more interactive with his sister
We have been using your method of words on flash cards with him with great success. In one afternoon he memorized 102 words and was able to spell them all back to us without looking at the cards.
His teachers call him their “Shining Star.”
We cannot express our thanks enough for all the care and dedication you have shown to him. There is no doubt in our minds that his course of Auditory Integration Training has been a tremendous success.
This was Thomas’s second course of treatment and we weren’t sure how much he would benefit from it. We are delighted to say that he has improved significantly in so many areas. This has been noticed not just by us but the school have also noticed a remarkable change in his concentration span and co-operation/tolerance level.
I thought I would let you know how Alex is progressing. In the two weeks since our visit he has gained 40 new words which is wonderful. We have had such a variety of words from ‘plug’ to ‘Yorkshire.’ I am really delighted with his progress. He certainly seems happier since his treatment and he now plays with his brother rather than alongside him and he seems to have a better understanding of what is expected of him.
I was so apprehensive about my stay with Alex in London. I really dreaded the two weeks in a hotel in a strange city, far removed from our sleepy rural town here in Yorkshire. However thanks to you all, the time went so quickly, and your support and sound advice was a great comfort.
I just thought I would write and let you know how Alex is getting on again. We have seen so much progress of late it is difficult to know where to start. His teacher is so pleased with how hard he is working at the unit and we are delighted to see such an improvement.
He is such a wonderful boy, who brings so much joy and fun to our lives. We are just thrilled that he is making such an improvement.
It is now 7 weeks since we completed Alysia’s treatment and as you know those 2 weeks were very difficult for both of us, especially the second week when at one point I actually thought about calling it a day. I’m glad that I didn’t follow that thought through as though you made no promises of improvement, Alysia did start to change while she was having treatment and has not stopped since. Since coming for treatment Alysia is adding new words on a daily basis and so far those words and words she knew before are used frequently and seem to be permanently there for whenever they are needed.
Her sleeping has improved and the norm is 10 hours a night in her own bed instead of being awake for most nights for 1 to 3 hours. Her concentration and her attention span has also improved along with her general understanding and wanting to understand what is said. Also her eye contact is improving daily.
Alysia isn’t cured or recovered and we still have a long way to go but I can see the little girl I had before the age of 15 months more and more each day. It’s like watching a little bud bloom into a beautiful flower.
I am convinced that Auditory Integration Training has worked for Alysia. After it she definitely seemed to become more aware of herself and more confident. She also started to take more interest in everything around her, ranging from toys, animals, books adults and other children. In the last couple of months she has adapted from just playing alongside the other children to interacting not just through play but verbally as well. She has also started calling people that she comes into contact with regularly by their names and not always but about 60% of the time voluntarily saying “Hello nanny” “Goodby Toni” etc. Her articulation is improving daily. We ask her what things are and can expect to get a reply. I think that one of the most noticeable differences in Alysia is that she wants to be around people more. She now demands our attention and says, “Mummy come here” or “Daddy come on” and hold out her hand for one of us to join her.
Alex has had the same support teacher for the last five years, so she knows him well. I would like you to know that the teachers have made the following comments:
“Alex has shown a change in his work in the class. From a somewhat passive worker he has become actively involved in the class. His speech has improved. He communicates more. He now has a very good relationship with the class. He responds to class discipline.”
Most of all he is becoming more independent and happy with himself as a person. Looking back I am convinced that Light and Sound therapy has somehow acted as a catalyst to Alex, enabling these changes to occur. Also the sound sensitivity is definitely better than before.
Although Ayman has not shown a major change in his state, there are so many positive improvements in his general behavior. He is not speaking yet but is much more aware of what is going on around him. This was observed first by friends of the family. He listens to what you have to say to him looking at you with direct eye contact, he smiles back and shakes hands in greetings. We had reports from the teacher that he is more friendly towards other children in class. He has given up some irritating habits too e.g. tearing up papers into very small pieces.
Everyone up here is amazed at the change in Callum, he is so calm now and more aware of what is going on around him. No more aggressive behavior. He has been at school now full time since May and enjoying every minute. He took part in the school concert last week and was very good. It is like having a different child. There are no words to express the gratitude we feel for the help you have given Callum.
Just a few words to say thank you for all your kindness, warmth and understanding over the past two weeks. I must confess we felt very apprehensive when first meeting you simply because we have never experienced such genuine and positive attitudes before, hence any doubt we may have had soon diminished.
Since the Auditory Integration Training Chloe has become more confident and communicative. Chloe appears to be more receptive towards trying out various activities. When Chloe’s class went out to play on some new apparatus, Chloe immediately bustled through the other children towards the apparatus and began to play (normally she would have been expected to watch the children hesitantly before having to be encouraged to join in.)
For Chloe I feel you have given her the KEY to unlock the door. I realize there are many parents looking for a miracle cure, and I wouldn’t want anyone to undergo the treatment EXPECTING the vast improvements we have experienced. Again I would say that any improvement is a bonus.
I am writing to let you know that Christopher is so much more aware since he has been for treatment. He understands what we say to him a lot more now and will follow simple instructions. At playgroup he has started to say a few words and will sit still with the other children at story-time. Also he is sleeping better at night. Thank you so much for all your help, I would definitely recommend you to other parents in the same situation as ourselves.
Before Colin had therapy he was very restless and wouldn’t settle down to do anything. He didn’t want anyone to annoy him or play with him. Also he got very distressed at some sounds. Since receiving his therapy, he has calmed down a lot and will play for a short time with his toys. Sometimes he will go to one of his sisters and try to make them play with him. I know the therapy has not cured Colin but it has made a big difference and we would like to come back again for another course of therapy.
The changes seen in Daniel have been very good. I have noticed that his speech is clearer and his vocabulary is now vast. His teacher has noticed his speech has improved and she said she tried to think she was imagining it but could not do this. He seems calmer and has developed the art of listening and can now be reasoned with, things can be explained to him and so tantrums can be avoided.
He has now a sense of danger and will no longer tease a dog for example to try to get it to bite him. Also today I took him and his sisters to a river to fee the ducks. Normally he would wade straight into the water if not physically stopped, but I was able to stand at a distance whilst he ran around playing and feeding the ducks. It made a usually fraught and traumatic outing into a real pleasure.
All in all everyone seems to have noticed a difference in him, improvements all round. I will definitely bring him for a second course of treatment when possible and I would recommend the treatment to anyone. You don’t know what will happen unless you try and any improvement has got to be worth any effort and expense.
Derek has been making good progress since we were last down. He is relaxed an happy, more outgoing and able to enjoy events and things going on around him. He used to have to avoid the vacuum cleaner but he has been using it himself and wanting to. If his Dad falls asleep on the sofa and snores, Derek goes out of the room and closes the door. There’s none of the terrible distress he used to have over noise.
It is just over two weeks since Georgina finished her treatment with you. As you know we had our miracle, reading went from 3 pages to 20, at her tutor’s – just the day before the last treatment. The day after treatment finished, Georgina had an informal assessment from the Educational Psychologist. Digit span score had tripled and other test results had jumped right up.
Georgina is now finding school work easier. She says she can hear and see more – but she became a believer after just a few sessions, she could feel a change very quickly. She can learn spellings with no problems now and reading is really coming along – the struggle is over.
Our 8 year old daughter was being treated for dyslexia and our two sons, aged 5 and 6, were to follow the program for autistic tendencies. “In for a penny, in for a pound,” we thought and, although we were nervous and had no idea of what to expect, we were full of hope.
Within the first week we began to notice small improvements in our son’s behavior and now 12 weeks later, we are gradually getting school reports of a positive nature that a year ago we would not have believed possible. Increased concentration, improved verbal communication, better adaptability to change and a general “ settling down” to following instructions are highlighted daily.
Our daughter had been receiving specialist dyslexia tuition for the past year and both her class teacher and the dyslexia teacher have been so enthusiastic about her progress since the therapy sessions that the tutor has written to the Dyslexia Institute about her “phenomenal “ improvement.
It is difficult to put our feelings into words. We are convinced that the treatment offered at the Centre has given our children and thus our family a new lease of life. Their professional and caring support were invaluable during what could have been a traumatic experience and we will continue to stay in touch to promote what we believe to be a truly remarkable service.
The above are authentic extracts from letters received from parents of children who were treated with Auditory Integration Training (Berard AIT) at the National Light and Sound Therapy Centre in the United Kingdom. All are reprinted by permission.
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Testimonials of Children's Success with Auditory Integration Training
(Berard AIT)
