Auditory Integration Training (AIT) - Questions
Why is AIT often recommended for individuals diagnosed with:
Why is AIT often recommended for individuals diagnosed with:
- Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder
(ADD) - Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
- Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD)
- Communication Disorders, Speech/Language Delays, and Non-verbal
Disorders - Sensory Integration Issues
- Dyslexia (difficulties in reading, comprehension, writing, spelling)
- Learning Difficulties in Memory, Focus and Attention
Auditory Integration Training was designed to normalize hearing. Distortions in
hearing can sometimes be a significant contributing factor in the conditions listed
above. Individuals with these disorders may often have hearing that is disorganized,
asymmetrical, hypersensitive or otherwise abnormal. If an individual’s hearing is
asymmetrical (significantly different between the two ears) problems with sound
discrimination can occur which may affect learning and behavior. Some individuals
are hypersensitive to certain frequencies of sound; this is often the case with autism.
It’s important to recognize that the brain is a crucial part of the auditory system. AIT
was designed to normalize the entire auditory system, thus it is also aimed at
changing how the brain processes and organizes the input received from the ears,
allowing learning to take place in a more normal way.
hearing can sometimes be a significant contributing factor in the conditions listed
above. Individuals with these disorders may often have hearing that is disorganized,
asymmetrical, hypersensitive or otherwise abnormal. If an individual’s hearing is
asymmetrical (significantly different between the two ears) problems with sound
discrimination can occur which may affect learning and behavior. Some individuals
are hypersensitive to certain frequencies of sound; this is often the case with autism.
It’s important to recognize that the brain is a crucial part of the auditory system. AIT
was designed to normalize the entire auditory system, thus it is also aimed at
changing how the brain processes and organizes the input received from the ears,
allowing learning to take place in a more normal way.
What does Auditory Integration involve?
An assessment of the client's auditory system is conducted. If possible, this should
include an audiogram. The assessment will indicate whether the individual is an
appropriate candidate for AIT. If training is undertaken, the information from the
audiogram can be used to determine the proper settings for the filtering device used
in AIT. These filters will moderate hyper-acute areas.
An assessment of the client's auditory system is conducted. If possible, this should
include an audiogram. The assessment will indicate whether the individual is an
appropriate candidate for AIT. If training is undertaken, the information from the
audiogram can be used to determine the proper settings for the filtering device used
in AIT. These filters will moderate hyper-acute areas.
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During the ten-day training, the
client wears excellent quality
headphones, and listens to music
from 20 CD’s which have been
specially modified with random
adjustment and filtering for high and
low volume and variety of
frequencies. The music, selected to
cover a relatively wide frequency
range in a short amount of time,
includes a wide variety of styles with
a wide range of frequencies and a
dynamic beat. The sound waves
vibrate and exercise the muscles that
control the three ossicles (the tiny
bones in the middle ear), sending this
cortical charge to the brain. This
electrical energy reaches the cortex,
which then distributes it by way of
the vagus nerve, throughout the
entire upper body. This tones up the
whole system and imparts greater
dynamism and both physical and
mental energy.
What improvements have been reported by teachers, parents and
trainees after completion of AIT?
trainees after completion of AIT?
- Reduction of hyper-acute and/or painful hearing
- Improved language discrimination and comprehension
- Improved academic performance
- Improvement in social skills and relationships
- Reduced impulsivity, distractibility and restlessness
- Improved focus and attention
- Improved fine and gross motor skills
- Less irritability, more calm and peaceful demeanor
- Increased independence and self-esteem
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So now my child is getting AIT - what is actually happening?