AIT for Autism & PDD
Berard method AIT is one of the few programs that is helpful for the treatment of (ASD) autism spectrum disorders including (PDD) Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome. AIT has been shown to normalize the way the brain processes information so that we often see the sensory issues and hypersensitivity diminish or resolve completely as well as speech and language improvements. If one can hear more accurately, one can develop speech more accurately and easily. If one can have more normalized senses then there are fewer over-loads and a reduction in "self-stimming" behaviors. AIT is a good pre-curser to other therapies as once the functions are more normalized it allows the individual to utilize other therapies more effectively.
AIT uses filtered and modulated music to help stimulate the audiological and neurological systems. Since AIT uses sound, which is vibrational, going into the areas of the brain where all the different glands and organs are that control different senses and systems of the body, we often see improvements not only in the hearing but in other areas such as vision, taste, smell, touch, balance, coordination, and hand writing among others.
Programs are individualized for each person based on a pre-screening evaluation.
Dr. Berard utilized some of the ideas of Dr. Tomatis to develop his approach, however, where Tomatis focused on the psychological and emotional issues, Dr. Berard felt it was important to get at the hearing and brain functions. Once improvements in behavior and learning begin to occur, we often see improvements in mood and social skills as well.
'After a few days into AIT, he turned around, looked at me and came over when I called his name. 2-weeks after finishing, he said his 1st word!'
-- T.F.,parent of 6 year old autistic boy"I was shocked to see results in language after even the 1st day of AIT." R.D.
-- Mother of 3 year old with Autism