Enhancing Sensory Health through Auditory Training

You may have heard about, or even been given the suggestion to play Mozart for infants while they play, or sleep to help calm or even improve their brainpower, but did you know that the true power of Auditory Training goes far beyond that? 

Auditory Training is a much more targeted and focused exercise that can benefit all ages. Children, teens, and adults who face sensory challenges, have suffered a brain injury, or struggle academically can experience life-changing benefits.

A study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders in 2013 explored how auditory training impacted children with sensory processing issues, particularly those with autism. The results showed improvements in sensory integration, leading to better communication, social skills, and behavioural regulation. 

The Power Behind Auditory Training

Auditory Training isn't just about listening to music; it’s about using sound to harness the brain's natural ability to reorganise itself. This process, known as neuroplasticity, allows the brain to improve how it interprets and processes sound. The result? A profound impact on focus, memory, emotional regulation, and overall sensory health.

Benefits of Auditory Training:

• Improved Sensory Integration: When we improve auditory processing, the brain can better integrate sounds with other sensory information, thus reducing confusion and improving coordination.
• Reduces Stress: For individuals with sensory processing issues, sound environments can be overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. By giving the brain tools to process sounds more efficiently, auditory training can reduce the sensory overload that often leads to stress.

• Sharpen Focus and Attention: Auditory processing is critical for learning and memory retention. For children who struggle academically due to sensory issues in noisy or chaotic environments, auditory training improves the brain’s ability to focus, cutting through distractions.
• Boost Mood and Emotional Regulation: By reducing the overwhelming sensory input, auditory training can help individuals manage emotions, leading to a more balanced emotional state. Auditory training can help individuals in regulating their emotions by helping them process auditory information more efficiently, reducing sensory overload and the emotional dysregulation that can follow.
• Drive Academic Success: Listening comprehension and sound discrimination are key for classroom success. Auditory training makes these tasks easier, helping students thrive.
• Empower Self-Regulation: When individuals can process sounds more clearly, they’re better equipped to manage their sensory input and behaviour. 

And that’s just the beginning of the incredible benefits auditory training can unlock!

How It Works:

Auditory Training is personalised sound stimulation which is customised for each person’s sensory needs, to improve the brain’s ability to process auditory information. Based on an assessment of the individual's sensory needs, this customised playlist of sounds or music is created to target specific auditory challenges. Listeners engage in daily sessions, usually 15 to 30 minutes long, where the brain is exposed to these targeted sounds. Over time, this repetitive stimulation helps the brain organise and process sound more efficiently, reducing sensory overload and improving focus, memory, coordination and emotional regulation.

As individuals progress through the training, the complexity of the sounds may increase, allowing the brain to gradually strengthen its auditory pathways. This process not only enhances auditory processing but also improves integration with other sensory systems. With ongoing support from trained coaches, the program is regularly adjusted to meet the individual’s evolving needs, leading to lasting benefits in managing sensory environments and improving overall well-being.

Is Auditory Training Right for You?

If you or a loved one faces sensory challenges, struggles with auditory processing, or could benefit from improved sensory regulation, Auditory Training might be the key to unlocking long-lasting, positive change. Let’s explore your unique situation together.

Book a free call today to find out how this powerful program can work for you.