Our brains are wired so we can better hear ourselves speak

Our brains are wired so we can better hear ourselves speak

I think this research could have interesting implications in auditory processing and those with speech delays.

Some reasons NOT to wear earphones

I have been educating my clients to avoid wearing earphones due to the problems they can cause with hearing.  This TED talk points out some other pitfalls of earphones and constantly listening to recorded sound which have interesting implications.  Please take the time to watch this very short video.  It is jam-packed with some helpful tips to save your hearing and help your overall health.

Sensory Processing Video

I made this video to show parents and teachers what children experience when they do not process sensory information appropriately.

Robert Gupta: Music is medicine, music is sanity | Video on TED.com

This is a short, inspiring TED talk about the therapeutic use of music.  I use music in my work with the Sensory Learning Program, but this talk reminded me how music can be good for the soul and mind as well as the ears.


Robert Gupta: Music is medicine, music is sanity | Video on TED.com

How sound effects us.

Video

A nice compact example of how sound can effect us emotionally and physically.

SPD and other challenges

Lasting Impressions

This article clearly explains that SPD not only effects certain sensory modalities, but it also effects emotions and physical abilities.

iPod and hearing

iPhones and iPods bad for hearing

MP3's may threaten hearing loss 

How bad are iPods for your hearing?

Are you listening to your ipod now?  

Comparing Tomatis and Berard

Tomatis and Berard

A lot of people ask me how the auditory training we use in the Sensory Learning Program is different than other programs out there.  Check out this article to give you a better understanding.  

The three interventions used in the Sensory Learning Program were developed in isolation, so they needed to be slightly changed to fit inside the parameters of working together.  The Sensory Learning Program has a long reputation of effectiveness at retraining all three sensory modalities.

Use of Headphones from the horse's mouth

Headphones

This is an article from Guy Berard's website.  He is the developer of AIT.  The auditory training we use in the Sensory Learning Program is based on his theory.  He stressed how the use of headphones can further disorganize the hearing.

Visual-auditory connection

Science Daily Article

This article reinforces how strong the connection is between auditory and visual stimulus.  It seems to be more direct then previously thought as shown in this study that found more direct connections between the auditory and visual systems.  

The occipital lobe of the brain is very large and shows one how much brain power is involved visual processing and visual perception.