Frisco Listening and Learning

Business Director: Mandi Redmon

Program Director: Angel Pollard

Community Affairs: Lana Pavia

Our ProgramsPrograms Clinically proven to reduce the characteristics and symptoms

associated with:

• Auditory Processing Disorders • Autism & ASD's • ADHD / ADD• Asperger's Syndrome •  Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD)• Downs Syndrome• Sensory Integration Dysfunction • Dyslexia • Language Delays • Learning Delays • Balance and Coordination Problems• Sensory integration and motor skill difficulties

Our Goal

• Our Goal at Frisco Listening and Learning is to provide children with exceptional services in the fields of Sensory Integration Therapy and Behavioral Health Sciences.

Our Services Include:

Sensory Integration Therapy

Social Skill TrainingPrivate TutoringABA Therapy Let’s learn more about our programs

Social Skill TrainingWhy are Social Skills

Important?• Social Skills are the foundation

for getting along with others. 

 A lack of Social Skills can lead to :

• behavioral difficulties in school• delinquency• inattentiveness• peer rejection• emotional difficulties• bullying• difficulty in making friends

• aggressiveness• problems in relationships• poor self-concept• academic failures• concentration difficulties• isolation from peers• depression

Clients are paired with typical peers to target and develop social skills.

ABA Therapy

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a method of analyzing and modifying the behaviors of individuals using positive reinforcement.

• ABA is one of the main treatments for children with autism and is now covered by many insurance companies

• ABA methods are used to support persons with autism in at least six ways: to increase behaviors to teach new skills to maintain behaviors to generalize or to transfer behavior from one situation or response to

another to restrict or narrow conditions under which interfering behaviors

occur to reduce interfering behaviorsABA is scheduled 1:1 by appointment only or as an add-on to your sensory integration program.

What is Sensory Integration Therapy?

It Combines auditory training with balance and visual activities

It Stimulates parts of the brain involved in learning, communication, emotion, memory and balance

It Evolved from proven therapies used to help with dyslexia, attention, auditory processing, coordination, communication, and cognitive function

Proven Techniques, New Technology

We combine sound and movement therapies:

Tomatis Method – sound therapy

Kinesiology & Yoga – movement therapy known for its neurological stimulation

Brain growth occurs through stimulation - a concept known as “neuroplasticity”.

How Does Listening Therapy Work?

Integrated Listening uses electronically modified or "treated" music to re-train the brain and auditory pathways to improve the processing of sensory input. 

During the initial receptive portion of the program, clients listen to music that has been filtered and gated through customized headphones delivering both air and bone conduction. 

Information from our environment is conveyed through our senses: taste, touch, smell, hearing, seeing, vestibular (balance) and muscle awareness.

These sensory systems are inter-related For Example:

As your eyes move from letter to letter your ear translates each letter into a sound.

We Provide……

Clients with:

• 40 - 60 Sensory Integration Sessions

• Each session is 60-minutes

• combined listening and movement

• (movement activities ~ 15 min)

• 3-5 office visits per week

• ABA can be added to maximize the benefits of the program**

• total program = 2-3 months

• Conditions the ear/voice feedback loop• Improves reading, listening, attention, voice quality

and self-confidence• Exercises designed to improve the following skills:

Auditory memory

Phonemic awareness (decoding of sounds)

Auditory processing speed

Left and right ear perception and processing

Concentration & listening skills

Auditory figure ground (language amidst background noise)

Expressive Phase (optional add-on)

Sensory Protocols Sensory Motor: a 60-session program for those with sensory

integration and developmental challenges as well as those on the autism spectrum

Concentration & Attention: a 40-session program for those with attention deficits

Reading/Auditory Processing: a 40-session program for reading-related and auditory processing skills

Optimal Performance for Teens/Adults: a 48-session program to improve memory, processing, mood and balance; excellent for sports, gymnastics, dancers, and vocalist

Summarizing Listening Therapy

A natural and safe therapy, the only side effects being a strong chance of improved self-esteem

The balance of each session is spent doing creative and/or relaxing activities such as drawing, puzzles, fine-motor games, or just relaxing in a comfortable chair.

It’s programs are effective for helping with learning, attention and balance problems, for those on the autism spectrum; mild head injury (whiplash); mood; improved cognitive skills; energy and enthusiasm for life

Addresses the cause rather than the symptoms

It’s fun, most kids and adults enjoy their listening

Q and A• Are gains temporary or permanent?

Most people who complete a program do not need to repeat it to maintain their gains. Program gains typically “stick” and regression is rare. Having said that, many people can continue to see improvement by doing additional integrated listening therapy. The more severe the difficulty, the more likely one can benefit from a 2nd or 3rd program.

• What age is appropriate for a listening program?We have worked with children as young as 22 months of age. There is no ceiling on the upper end, we have had clients in their 70’s and 80’s receive great benefit.

Steps to starting therapy…

• Contact the center and schedule a consultation• (972)377-0035 phone• mandi@thefriscolisteningcenter.com• angel@thefriscolisteningcenter.com

Location:

Hall Office Park

2591 Dallas Parkway Suite 300

Frisco, TX 75034

www.thefriscolisteningcenter.com