Therapeutic Listening
Therapeutic Listening® is an evidence-backed protocol that combines a sound-based intervention with sensory integrative activities to create a comprehensive program that is effective for diverse populations with sensory challenges. Therapeutic Listening can impact sensory modulation, attention, behavior, postural organization, and speech and language difficulties. Trained therapists learn to use modulated CDs to set up programs for clients in homes, schools and clinics. Listening is a function of the entire brain; when we listen, we listen with the whole body.
How it works:
Therapeutic Listening™ (TL) is therapeutic use of an extensive library of electronically altered music on compact discs in combination with sensory integration (SI) treatment strategies. Clinical application of this dynamic form of sound technology, based on the work of Alfred Tomatis, Guy Berard and Ingo Steinbach, is fairly new to the field of occupational therapy.Prior to this,OTs had no specific sound tools to use in combination with therapeutic input from the other sensory systems.The emphasis of TL is on blending sound intervention strategies with vestibulo-proprio- ceptive organization so as to sustain grounding and centering of the body and mind in space and time while listening.
Where can I obtain further information about Therapeutic Listening®?
If you would like further information, download this information sheet titled "A brief introduction to Therapeutic Listening®".
This information sheet is courtesy of Vital Links and is aimed at parents and care givers.
A brief introduction to Therapeutic Listening®
