The Listening Program

[AustinsMom]

OK, I'm on my annual quest that I call my "Leave no stone unturned" tour. It hits me every year about this time when I start looking at what I can do over the summer. So has anyone tried the Listening Program? www.advancedbrain.com/ I have talked with people on other websites that felt it was really helpful. It goes back to that music/sound and effect on the brain. What appeals to me is that it is 15 min a day, and can be done in the car, or where ever. Doesn't sound as strenuous as some things I get myself into. Just checking to see if anyone has heard anything or tried this.

[catatonic]

I don't know anything about the Listening Program. I'm pretty conservative, preferring to have some reliable scientific evidence before attempting anything, and I couldn't find any research information on this. It looks interesting, though, and certainly can't do any harm. I wonder if it has any relationship to biofeedback (for which there is some very good scientific evidence of its effectiveness) or if it's a stand-alone program. You're right that it's appealing in the sense that it's entirely safe, doesn't involve tremendous amounts of effort, and sounds like it would be enjoyable. I hope someone here has tried it.

[rosyred45]

Am I wrong in thinking it's like a music therapy? I have looked at information for music therapy that can effect behaviors and promote learning.

Let me know
Kaiti

[AustinsMom]

It's really more than music therapy and the Mozart effect. You need to use high quality CD player and headphones that have a certain range of sound. The music is played back and forth between the ears--some instruments switching , etc. This is planned, systematic sensory stim of sufficient duration and intensity to promote change. It sounds like the vestibular nerve is stimulated also (similar to the post in Medication on sensory stim).

My ds has auditory processing problems. For example, the short i and e sounds are really hard for him to distinguish the difference between. We have done the first Fast ForWord program, but got stalled on it. I'm considering this as an activity to use before I try any more processing programs.

But there is a good thread from a few months ago about music that has some good links for classical music that helps with focus, etc. You might want to check that out.

[rosyred45]

Thanks, as a matter of fact, I was going to send you there for reference. I wasn't sure if any of that info would help you or not.

Have you noticed any effects since you have started the listening program? Let me know, I have a couple of kids in my program that might benefit from it.

Thanks Kaiti

[AustinsMom]

If I decide to use it I'll keep everyone posted!