Auditory Integration Training is a powerful FDA-approved program created by Dr. Guy Berard, an ENT in France. 

AIT utilizes a modulated, customized classical music therapy to help individuals succeed in social interactions, learning abilities, resolve tinnitus and sleep concerns, and to improve their overall quality of life.

Adults Candidates for AIT may have sensitivity or distortions in the auditory processing system that present differently than children. Signs may include sound sensitivity and auditory processing difficulties, in addition to the following:

• Avoids or dislikes loud environments such as busy restaurants, crowds, etc.

• Experiences distress in response to loud sounds such as fire alarms, car alarms, fireworks, movie theaters, concerts, etc.

• Needs earplugs, loops, or noise cancelling devices to navigate loud situations

• Easily distracted – inability to stay focused, daydreams, attention drifts, etc.

• Finds some or many sounds annoying such as people chewing, certain music, pitch of certain voices, etc.

• Struggles to focus of hear in loud environments – for instance, can’t hear people speaking when watching tv, can’t focus on a conversation in a busy restaurant, struggles in loud crowds

• Has Tinnitus (ringing, hissing, whooshing, clicking, or heartbeat sounds) – chronic or intermittent

• Has a history of ear infections as a child

• Frequently overstimulated

• Has or had a diagnosed or suspected speech and/or language delays or disorders at any point

• Is better at visual learning

• Struggles to follow spoken directions

• Is easily distracted by background noises

• Does not enjoy reading or learning

• Struggles to retain information

• Struggled to read as a child

• Has or had difficulty with phonics at any point

• Learns poorly through the auditory channel

• Displays slow response time to verbal stimuli

• Frequently gives odd responses in conversation

• Has auditory comprehension problems

• Responds to only part of a verbal command

• Needs physical prompts to understand direction

• Has tics or stutters

• Has slow response time

• Inconsistent educational or work performance

• Struggles with emotional regulation

• Hears sounds (ie: airplanes) before anyone else

• Avoids eye contact

• Hums or makes constant noises

• Needs constant activity

• Seeks out noise stimulation or visual stimuli

• Has difficulty finding words to express themselves

• Has difficulty organizing the day

• Is fatigued by end of the day

• Struggles with inconsistent sleep

• Those with suspected or diagnosed Autism, ADHD, ADD, SPD, CAPD, Dyslexia, and/or other Learning Disabilities

Children who have sensitivity or distortions in the auditory processing system are candidates for AIT. Signs may include sound sensitivity, and auditory processing difficulties, in addition to the following:

• Covers ears, cries, or shows distress in response to loud sounds

• Runs away from loud noises

• Easily distracted, daydreams, attention drifts, inability to stay focused

• Has a history of ear infections

• Avoids loud, noisy, crowded group situations

• Frequently overstimulated

• Has diagnosed or suspected speech and/or language delays or disorders

• Is better at visual learning

• Not able to follow spoken directions

• Is easily distracted by background noises

• Struggles to learn in school environments

• Does not enjoy reading

• Has difficulty with phonics

• Learns poorly through the auditory channel

• Displays slow response time to verbal stimuli

• Frequently gives odd responses in conversation

• Responds to only part of a verbal command

• Needs physical prompts to understand direction

• Has tics or stutters

• Has tinnitus (ringing, hissing, whooshing, clicking, or heartbeat sounds)

• Has slow response time

• Inconsistent educational or work performance

• Tantrums easily

• Has difficulty managing emotions

• Hears sounds (ie: airplanes) before anyone else

• Avoids eye contact

• Hums or makes consistent noises

• Needs constant activity or visual stimuli

• Seeks out noise stimulation

• Has difficulty finding words to express themselves

• Has auditory comprehension problems

• Has difficulty organizing the day

• Is fatigued by end of the day

• Is non-verbal

• Those with Autism, ADHD, ADD, SPD, CAPD, Dyslexia, and/or other Learning Disabilities

We offer the Classical Berard AIT method, which utilizes customized modulated classical music over the course of ten days to reduce auditory processing disorders by eliminating distorted hearing and hyper sensitivity of certain frequencies so that after AIT, all frequencies can be perceived equally well by the ear and brain.  Resulting in an overall more effective processing.

Our AIT therapy is completed in-person with a certified Practitioner, over the course of ten consecutive days, for thirty minutes, twice a day.  Custom filtered classical music is played through specialized, high definition headphones during each session.

For the first three days, the classical music is working to relax the stapedius muscle, located inside the ear.  Once this muscle relaxes, the ear begins to mitigate sound more effectively.  The following seven days the classical music is programmed to retrain the brain on how to process the sound it is receiving in an effective and efficient manner.

AIT is a ten day AND six month therapy.  For six months following the ten day therapy, your brain will be working hard to process sound the correct way.  During this time your Practitioner will conduct follow-up audiograms at 3 month and 6 month intervals, to track progress.

The evaluation process involves an audiogram and detailed intake. During the audiogram, clients wear a set of specialized headphones and listen for specific tones and frequencies.  Clients report when they hear the tones and frequencies to the Practitioner. The results of this assessment, along with a detailed intake review, will help your Practitioner evaluate your need for AIT. This information will also help develop your personalized program, if you should need the AIT therapy.

The audiogram takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and the entire evaluation process is usually completed within 30-45 minutes.

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Q:  What if we can't complete an audiogram on my child?  Can they still complete AIT?

A:  Yes!  Your practitioner will go over options for your child even if an audiogram can't be completed.  Often times we find after a few days of AIT, children can complete the audiogram at the six day mark when they previously could not prior.  AIT is a fantastic way to help the brain and activity level calm down, equipping children to do more than they could do prior!

During each AIT session, your Practitioner will go over a brief intake which helps to monitor your progress through the process and make any necessary adjustments to your program.

After the intake, you will be fitted with a pair of comfortable, high-definition headphones that will provide your customized, modulated and filtered classical music for thirty minutes while you listen and relax.

When the music has ended your session is complete.  Your Practitioner may go over reminders for the process, confirm your next session time, or wrap up any last minute details. 

Yes, AIT is an FDA approved therapy with the following permitted statement:

"Auditory Integration Training remediates impairments in auditory discrimination (sound sensitivity and auditory distortion) associated with autism, learning disabilities, and related disorders - ADD, ADHD, CAPD (Central Auditory Processing Disorder), SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder), Dyslexia."

There are so many great studies on the incredible outcomes of AIT! Many of these can be viewed HERE

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We strive to keep AIT affordable for families while honoring the detailed customization and time it takes to execute this extensive and in-depth program.  We want to help families be able to access this therapy and we are willing to work with a family to make sure their goals with AIT can be achieved. 

Many comparable therapies are in the $5,000-$7,500 range, with additional fees for any required testing. 

We conduct all audiogram testing during the 6-month AIT program at no additional cost.

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Child Rate Range:  $1500-1800

Includes five audiograms over six months, and the customized ten-day AIT program totaling 20 thirty-minute sessions.

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Adult Rate Range:  $1300-1500

Includes five audiograms over six months, and the customized ten-day AIT program totaling 20 thirty-minute sessions.
Note: Adult Rate may be applied for anyone over the age of 13 based on the discretion of your practitioner.

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Discounts:

We offer many discounts and sliding scales.

Those who have several family members completing AIT simultaneously are eligible for family package discounts.

Additionally, discounts are available for cash pay, military, holistic group members, and more.

Speak to your practitioner to see what discounts are available for you!

AIT Discounts:

We offer many discounts, payment plans, and sliding scales.

Those who have several family members completing AIT simultaneously are eligible for family package discounts.

Additionally, discounts are available for cash pay, military, holistic group members, and more.

Speak to your practitioner to see what options are available for you!

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