Sound Therapy
How Does Sound Therapy Work?
Sound Therapy programs effectively ‘re-train’ parts of the brain involved in learning, communicating and moving.
Combining a Tomatis-based auditory program with specific visual and vestibular stimulation, sound therapy strengthens neurological
pathways and improves our ability to learn and to process information.
A well modulated vestibular system is essential for controlling the sensory input from the auditory, visual, movement and
balance systems of the body. Also, the vestibular system cooperates with the cerebellum to assist the automation of tasks associated with learning.
By stimulating the auditory, visual and movement and balance systems simultaneously, the brain can be retrained to more effectively process
the multi-sensory experience of a classroom.
Who Can Benefit?
Sound Therapy programs directly affect visual, vestibular, and auditory systems, thereby influencing a broad spectrum of our day-to-day functions. Sound Therapy is most often used to improve the following concerns:
- learning difficulties or performance deficits
- reading, writing, phonemic awareness
- auditory processing
- concentration and attention
Other areas where Sound Therapy has been successful include the recovery of executive functions after head injuries,
improving emotional well-being, and helping children on the autistic spectrum.
Sound Therapy Programs
Learning Connections programs, when used together with Sound Therapy, can play an important role in overcoming learning difficulties, attention, listening, auditory processing and sequencing problems.
