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Results of Pilot Study Published in Journal Music and Medicine Reveal The Listening Program Helps Children With Down Syndrome Improve Speech Skills
August 05, 2010
OGDEN, Utah, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Brain Technologies today announced results demonstrating that a modified music program followed for ten weeks, improved speech skills in children with Down syndrome. The results of the study, conducted in Nottingham, United Kingdom, were published Monday, in an early online before print version of the article scheduled to appear in the journal Music and Read More...Speech and Language Milestones
May 29, 2010
I have parent’s asking me all the time, ‘What should my child be able to say and understand’. So here’s a summary of what a typical two-year old should understand and express:6 Months
• Vocalization with intonation
• Responds to his name
• Responds to human voices without visual cues by turning his head and eyes
• Responds appropriately to friendly and angry tones
12 Months
• Uses one or Read More...
Proven Programs to Improve Your Memory
April 03, 2010
Uh-oh. Your spouse just pointed out that you forgot to pick up your 12-year-old niece, Gail, who arrived at the train station at 8:15. You have only a vague memory that your friend Dale was coming on the 8:50 train.What happened? Although your spouse said Gail, you heard Dale—and since Dale did not need to be met, you did not listen carefully, record deeply or recall the message.
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CD Music Sets For Babies, Infants And Children
April 03, 2010
Our web site contains a number of award-winning recordings include classical, folk music, and instrumental versions of lullabies and nursery rhymes that nurture the rapidly developing brains of children from birth to three.Just as food nourishes a baby's growing body, the elements of music - melody, tone and harmony -nourish a baby's rapidly developing brain. Even before children are born, Read More...
TLP in The Classroom
March 11, 2010
I was pleased to provide The Listening Program to a group of students I was serving a couple years back. I've included the link to the report I wrote. The results were better than I expected.Click Here to Read my TLP School Report Read More...
The American Bounce
March 11, 2010
Learning to speak in the rhythm of an American can be a little tricky. The 'American Bounce' is slower and more deliberate than the 'intonation' of many other languages.One of the easiest (and least expensive) ways to learn the 'American Bounce' is by watching television (especially soap operas). Study the mouth movements of the speakers. Try to repeat what they say and copy their intonation Read More...
The Benefits For Improving Communication Skills
August 02, 2009
Are your communication skills preventing you from obtaining your business or personal best? How would your company benefit from corporate speech improvement training?Speaking Successfully is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals in the workplace and at home. There isn't any reason why your communication skills should be holding you back. We want you to be wildly successful!
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How Can I Help My Child With APD?
August 02, 2009
Difficulty with following directions is possibly the single most common complaint about children with Auditory Processing Disorders (APD).Some of things you can do that may help:
• Reduce background noise.
• Have your child look at you when you're speaking.
• Use simple, expressive sentences.
• Speak at a slightly slower rate and at a mildly increased volume.
• Ask your child to repeat the Read More...
Best-Kept-Secret Career: Accent-Reduction Specialist
April 06, 2009
Snapshot: A customer-service person in India speaks perfect English but wants his accent more clearly understood by Americans. A Chinese scientist at a government lab speaks poor English and in such a heavy accent that it's hard to understand him. A corporation has executives with thick Brooklyn, African-American, Latino, or southern accents, and the company believes they'll be more credible if Read More...Specialized CD - Speech & Language Integration Classic 1
February 18, 2009
TLP Specialized CD - Speech & Language Integration Classic 1The relation of the ear and language is today, undeniable. Yet it was Dr. Tomatis who discovered a simple, basic fact, just decades ago. It's known as The Tomatis Effect. The voice reproduces only what the ear hears. The Tomatis Effect is held in high regard in relation to our development of Music-Based Auditory Stimulation.
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TLP Specialized CD - Sensory Integration Kids 1
February 18, 2009
Sensory Integration (SI) Kids CD 1 contains musical selections that were recorded because they were fun, simple in structure, short, and very accessible. Focusing on all of these elements means that a child's attention can more easily be captured and maintained.SI Kids 1 has a significant focus on spatial awareness and sound localization. With new technologies and creative elements in recording Read More...
Auditory Processing Improvement (Part 2)
December 27, 2008
What Are the Problem Areas for Kids With APD?Here are the five main problem areas that can affect both home and school activities in children with APD.
1. Auditory Figure-Ground Problems: This is when the child can't pay attention when there's noise in the background. Noisy, low-structured classrooms could be very frustrating to this child.
2. Auditory Memory Problems: This is when the child Read More...
Proven Programs to Improve Your Memory (Part 1)
December 27, 2008
Proven Programs to Improve Your MemoryUh-oh. Your spouse just pointed out that you forgot to pick up your 12-year-old niece, Gail, who arrived at the train station at 8:15. You have only a vague memory that your friend Dale was coming on the 8:50 train.
What happened? Although your spouse said Gail, you heard Dale—and since Dale did not need to be met, you did not listen carefully, record Read More...
Business Communication And Speech Improvement Programs
November 23, 2008
Business success relies heavily on your professional image. And now you've made the decision to invest in your professional image! Competition in business can be fierce, but with our coaching you can strengthen your professional image by communicating with confidence when you network, interview, speak on the phone, deliver presentations, lead meetings or interact with your clients, staff, and Read More...Auditory Processing Improvement (Part 1)
November 23, 2008
Ten year old Kelly seems to pay attention when the teacher works with her one-on-one. But when there are group discussions, she spends most of her time looking out the window. The teacher is complaining she doesn't participate in class and Kelly is getting lower grades as a result.Daniel who is 12, was supposed to be home in time for his dentist's appointment at 3:30 PM. But when he finally Read More...
Do You Want to Manage Your Stuttering?
October 26, 2008
"I approach each new day with the confidence that comes from knowing I can communicate and be my true self." Adam, NY, NYThe SpeechEasy is a proven fluency tool used to reduce stuttering and to help increase fluency. While you will not stop stuttering completely (there is no cure for stuttering), we can help you take back control of your speech, and your life.
The confidence you gain by saying Read More...
The Cost of Communication Barriers
October 26, 2008
A workforce without sufficient English skills presents a significant challenge to global companies. Employees who are unable to process and disseminate information quickly and accurately can adversely affect the bottom line. The question is not if a lack of English proficiency impacts operations, but how much it costs a company.Potential Annual Costs For a Workforce without Adequate English Read More...
Are You Talking Too Fast?
October 11, 2008
Many of our foreign accent clients have a speech rate that is way too fast.We’ll recommend the tried and true techniques of producing multi-syllabic words as if they’re individual words (hotdog would be hot-dog), tapping your finger for each word or syllable, repeating the word ‘100’ between words and phrases, taking a breath after each sentence or exaggerating vowel sounds.
However, often Read More...
Is There a Difference Between ADD and AD/HD?
October 11, 2008
The difference is mainly one of terminology, which can be confusing at times. The "official" clinical diagnosis is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or AD/HD. In turn, AD/HD is broken down into three different subtypes: Combined Type, Predominantly Inattentive Type, and Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type.Many people use the term ADD as a generic term for all types of AD/HD. The Read More...
A List Of Character Traits Exemplified By The Best Of Us (Part Two)
September 21, 2008
We have had the pleasure surveying many small business owners and therapists interested in starting and expanding their practices. It has become, more than apparent; those of us who operate private practices are indeed a rare breed.The following part two of a list of character traits exemplified by the best of us. We hope you see yourself in this list and also that you might identify possible Read More...
Symptoms of an Auditory Processing Disorder
September 21, 2008
Symptoms of an Auditory Processing Disorder can range from mild to severe and can take many different forms. If you think there may be a problem with how your child processes what he or she hears, ask yourself these questions:* Is my child easily distracted or unusually bothered by loud or sudden noises?
* Are noisy environments upsetting to my child?
* Does my child's behavior and Read More...
How Long Does it Take to Complete The Listening Program?
September 05, 2008
How Long Does it Take to Complete The Listening Program?Listening sessions are typically fifteen minutes in length, done once or twice a day, five days a week. The program length varies depending on the listener’s goals. The minimum time recommended is forty hours over the course of 10 to 20 weeks.
Many people find it advantageous to repeat the program periodically and to move on to the TLP Read More...
A List Of Character Traits Exemplified By The Best Of Us (Part One)
September 05, 2008
A List Of Character Traits Exemplified By The Best Of Us (Part One)We have had the pleasure surveying many small business owners and therapists interested in starting and expanding their practices. It has become, more than apparent; those of us who operate private practices are indeed a rare breed.
The following part one of a list of character traits exemplified by the best of us. We hope you Read More...
Can The Listening Program Help me With Auditory Processing?
August 24, 2008
Can The Listening Program Help me With Auditory Processing?Anyone can benefit from improved listening ability. The Listening Program can be used by people of all ages, starting as young as age two. Empirical evidence has demonstrated benefits for the typically developing child, individuals experiencing listening, sensory, learning, language, reading, attention, memory, social, communication, Read More...
‘6 Good Reasons Why Reading Your Speech or Presentation is Not a Very Good Idea’ (Part 2)
August 24, 2008
‘6 Good Reasons Why Reading Your Speech or Presentation is Not a Very Good Idea’ (Part 2)Have you ever attended a conference or workshop and the presenter reads his PowerPoint presentation to you? How did you feel? Bored? Put out? Did you feel like he was wasting YOUR time? Did you learn anything? If you're a nervous or anxious presenter, you may think reading is a quick and dirty way to Read More...
What is auditory processing?
August 07, 2008
Auditory processing is the term used to describe what happens when your brain recognizes and interprets the sounds around you. Our ears do two different things. Our ears hear a sound, thats called acuity. But they also differentiate sounds. We recognize that /fay/ is different from /say/ is different from /they/.Those with poor auditory processing skills can't retain or discriminate sounds Read More...
6 Good Reasons Why Reading Your Presentation is Not a Very Good Idea (Part 1).
August 07, 2008
Have you ever attended a conference or workshop and the presenter reads his PowerPoint presentation to you? How did you feel? Bored? Put out? Did you feel like he was wasting YOUR time? Did you learn anything?If you're a nervous or anxious presenter, you may think reading is a quick and dirty way to get it 'over with'. Trust me, it's not.
Here is part one of our 6 Good Reasons Why Read More...
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