What is Auditory Integration Training (AIT)?
Auditory Integration Training (AIT), as developed by French otolaryngologist Dr. Guy Berard and based on the work of his predecessor, Alfred Tomatis, typically consists of 20 half-hour sessions of listening to specially modulated music over a 10- to 20-day period. AIT has been reported to be beneficial in several conditions, including AD/HD, autism, dyslexia, and hypersensitive hearing at certain frequencies. Auditory Integration Training (AIT) is designed to reduce auditory sensitivity and distortions, and to improve the quality of auditory processing. AIT re-trains a disorganized auditory system and allows more efficient processing of information. It encourages the ears to work together in a coordinated manner and can improve the ability to understand what is being said or read; to follow directions; or to express thoughts and feelings in words. Auditory processing problems are often associated with disorders such as learning disorders, attention deficit, dyslexia, autism, speech pro
