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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We tried it at OT's suggestion and saw nothing. Most of DCUM assumes the Listening Program is a hoax. I figure it is something that actually works for some people but we don't understand the science behind it, so no one can really explain why. You just have to try it to know, but most people are going to tell you that it is a waste of time and money.[/quote]

Can you tell me  how long did you take it for and was it for ADHD? [/quote]

I am sorry I don't remember how long we did it... maybe a few months? We did OT for years and this was during one portion of it. We did a lot of other things that also seemed to have zero effect... like Wilbarger Brushing Protocol. For some reason the name stands out!

My son has ADHD, yes. At the time he didn't have the diagnosis but he had every red flag. Officially we were in OT for motor planning and fine motor issues but they were always working on sensory stuff too. My son was definitely a crash-into-things kind of kid and kind of insensitive to pain so he was on that end of the sensory spectrum. Plus they worked on vestibular and balance issues as well as auditory processing.

I guess I was willing to go along with the Listening Program because it seemed to target the auditory processing issue in a way that, while no one could explain in any sort of sensible way, I thought might actually have some logic to it. Plus it seemed harmless, like the only loss would be money.

I saw absolutely no difference whatsoever, truly none at all. I am someone who believes in therapy of all kinds. This same kid benefited enormously from 12 months of speech therapy. I have a different child who was in therapy for anxiety and emotional regulation and I could make a list for you of the ways in which it has helped him.

The listening program had zero short-term and zero long-term effect. I am very willing to believe that we didn't do it for long enough and even that my son didn't have some particular issue which happens to be the one that the listening Program helps. But since no one could effectively explain anything about it, we stopped after a few months.

Look, personally, I feel like anything that has no negative side effects is worth exploring. I was definitely willing to sacrifice time and money... but up to a point!  I had to see some sign of progress or I'd move on to something else. [/quote]

Not a OP but thank you. This is very helpful as I am also facing it, at the beginning of the road with ADHD and seeking help everywhere just not to get him dependent on meds...
So I talked to another mother who shared that there are a few types of listening therapies (did not know that) and that she was looking particularly for the Tomatis one as there are apparently a bunch of "copy cats" calling themselves to be that, and that you need to look for certified Tomatis therapists trained by the institute and uses their approved equipment. I am on the fence but willing to try...
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