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We are the most comprehensive
Berard AIT resource website for parents.
Auditory Integration Training is an
Educational
intervention.
Berard AIT is an auditory intervention that
consists of
10 hours (20 sessions) over 10 or 12 consecutive days, under the supervision of
professionally trained
AIT Practitioners
who follow the
Berard AIT protocol.
The minimum
recommended age for AIT is 3 years of age.
AIT is a sound therapy
with many
scientific studies.
All information
provided here is for
educational purposes.
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Resource Sites:
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Special Needs Children (HSNC)
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SPD Sensory
Processing Disorder Resource Groups

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Molly Buist,
OTR/L
Berard AIT Practitioner:
Grand Rapids,
Michigan, USA
Fee: $1,800 for AIT sessions:
20 half hour sessions (10 hours)
over 10 or 12 consecutive days
PLUS
10 additional hours of treatment with a
sensory integration focus. Treatment intensive model.
Complete AIT Checklist
Register for AIT Sessions with Molly Buist
View USA AIT Locations
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Science in
Occupational Therapy, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan,
1991
CONTINUING EDUCATION
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“Critical Factors for
Optimal Outcomes for Children With Autism and Special Needs”, 11th
Annual ICDL International Conference, November 2007
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“A View from the Floor”,
Sherri Cawn, SLP and Beth Osten, OTR—Instructors, September 2004
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DIR/Infancy and Early
Childhood Training Course, Stanley Greenspan, M.D. and Serena Wieder,
Ph.D.—Instructors, 2004
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Advanced Therapeutic
Listening, Sheila Frick, OTR and Mary Kawar, OTR—Instructors, October
2003
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Berard AIT, Sally Brockett,
Instructor, December 2004
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Samonas Sound Therapy, Ingo
Steinbach—Instructor, completed advanced training 7/01
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Craniosacral Therapy, Sacred
Spaces, Cathy Holway—Instructor
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CONTINUING
EDUCATION
Courses completed during the last 10 years:
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“Treating Sensory
Modulation Disruptions: The STEPSI-A Tool for Effective Clinical Reasoning”,
Tracy Stackhouse, MA, OTR and Julia Wilbarger, Ph.D., OTR
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“Evaluation and Treatment
of Sensory Processing Disorders”, Bonnie Hanschu, OTR
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“Feuerstein
Instrumental Enrichment”, Meir Ben-Hur
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“Listening With the Whole
Body”, Sheila Frick, OTR
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“The Vestibular, Auditory,
Visual Triad”, Sheila Frick, OTR, Mary Kawar, OTR, Steven Cool, PhD
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“Sensory Defensiveness and
RelatedSocial/Emotional and Neurological Problems”, Patricia Wilbarger,
Med, OTR
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“When Children Won’t Eat:
The SOS Approach to Feeding”, Kay Toomey, PhD
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“Pediatric Myofascial”,
John Barnes, PT
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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The Center for Childhood
Development, Jenison, MI. Founded in 2004.
Clinic Owner: Molly Buist, OTR
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Provide occupational
and speech therapy services to children ages birth to adolescence.
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Developmental Enhancement,
PLC has a group of psychologists that work at the center. Services at
CCD include: multi-disciplinary and individual evaluation of
developmental skills including motor, sensory, emotional, speech/
language/communication skills, and cognitive abilities.
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We address the full
developmental profile of the child and work closely with families to
determine the optimal treatment plan for their child.
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Collaboration with
community agencies, schools and physicians is another important aspect
of the center.
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Vision and Sensory Center,
co-founder, Wyoming, MI
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Grand Rapids Public
Schools, Grand Rapids, MI, 9/00-9/03
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National Heritage Charter
Schools, Grand Rapids, MI, 9/99-9/00
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Holland Community Hospital,
Holland, MI, 7/91-9/99
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