Therapeutic
Listening Program
Therapeutic Listening is
a term used to describe
combined use of a number
of electronically altered
compact discs in a prescribed
manner, but with equipment
that can be used in many
environments. Sheila Frick,
OTR designed this program.
Therapeutic Listening implies
that the listening programs
are individualized to each
client and are ideally suited
for application in home
and school setting. Maximum
effectiveness in treatment
outcomes is promoted by
daily use. The use of modulated
and filtered music in conjunction
with sensory integrative
occupational therapy techniques
seems to increase the effectiveness
of both treatment modalities.
There is commonly a decrease
in the time necessary to
meet treatment goals in
the areas of: modulation,
balance and movement perception;
an increase in exploration
of the environment, sense
of physical competence,
drive to challenge one’s
praxis and sequencing abilities,
and improved social competence
and language abilities.
Therapeutic Listening
programs can be carried
out at home, school or
in the clinic with ongoing
support from a therapist
who is trained in their
use. A typical program
may be in place for two
- six months for initial
gains; however, many individuals
continue past this time
frame or find several
of the compact discs useful
as part of an ongoing
sensory diet. Currently
EASe, Modulated CDs, Fine
Tuning CDs and entry-level
SAMONAS CDs fall under
this use. With the rapid
growth of sound therapy,
it is likely that other
products will also be
included in the future.
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