iLS Home Coaching for Sensory Parents
I provide one-on-one iLs home coaching for Integrated Listening Systems or consultation via phone/zoom sessions. Most clients receive activities to work on at home in-between sessions, but some clients prefer to do both or to only work on challenges, at home. For some clients weekly therapy is not financially feasible. I use Integrated Listening Systems (iLs)® in multiple ways as a core part of my therapy; as an adjunct to existing services, or as a stand-alone home program for your child or family.
Integrated Listening Systems (iLs)
iLs uses full spectrum sound paired with activity, to target various brain functions. The child wears a headset streaming specialized music while they complete a variety of activities. The process strengthens cerebellar functions, which means strengthening the foundation for higher level skill development.
Coaching/Consultation
You can schedule a consultation now! Consultation is not considered treatment and does not include evaluation of any kind. It is an educational services that many parents use to get answers to questions they have about sensory processing, for review of prior assessments, to seek referrals that may be beneficial to their child, and/or to brainstorm resources that may be available.
What is iLs?
Integrated Listening Systems (iLs) is a multi-sensory program for improving brain function. The activities are fun and can be customized for all ages and skill levels. iLs uses full spectrum sound paired with activity, to target various brain functions. This is achieved by having the child wear a headset streaming specialized music while they complete a variety of activities, led by their therapist, parent or coach. The technology is based on using full spectrum sound and vibration through bone conduction to target the onerous system and various functions. The stimulation provided by the iLs when paired with activity challenges the brain to process multiple sensory inputs at once. Neurons that fire together wire together and brain organization means these inputs are processed through the cerebellum. Strengthening cerebellar functions means strengthening the foundation for higher level skill development.
How I Use iLs
Any iLs program may be paired with and incorporated into occupational therapy sessions and/or function as a stand-alone home program, coached by one of our iLs certified therapists. iLs has been found to accelerate progress in OT and to be an effective means of providing increased intensity of service, when coming into the clinic daily is not logistically or financially feasible. While it does not substitute for occupational therapy because it is a different type of intervention, it may be a viable option for those unable to participate in or attend clinic-based services. Most iLs programs take at least 3 months to complete and some take up to a year, depending on what functions we want to target with the program. iLs is not suitable for everyone but it has helped children with:
- motor impairment
- self-regulation difficulties
- poor attention & concentration
- language processing difficulties
- anxiety
- poor sleep
- difficulty with social interactions
- recovery from brain injury
More Info
More information about iLs may be found at: www.integratedlistening.com
iLs Methodology
We train for brain/body integration through a staged approach, starting with the fundamentals of sensory integration and then extending through more complex cognitive functions, including language, self-expression and social skills.
Ron Minson, MD, iLs Clinical Director
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