Has anyone done auditory integration deficit training with their child?

Question

Does it work? How much does it cost? Why is is listed with ADHD and autism?

Answer 1

If this is the headphones and the annoying music then yes.... It causes the brain to listen to more which could be for both adhd and autism... Costed me 150.00 for special headphones which are indestructable and of course it was a center therapist who coordinated it all .. parents bought differant cds for them to use and rotate amongst the children...

Answer 2

This therapy is getting a lot of attention and it is completely unproven. There is no legitimate, evidence-based research done by independent sources outside of the companies promoting these products. Their studies have not been published in professional peer-reviewed journals. My professional organization, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, has a position statement of this therapy and they do not support it. Go to asha.com to read about it. These companies convince people who are desperate for help to buy their product by using a lot of scientific jargon. If you research their claims, you will see that it claims to cure everything from ADD to autism to depression to anxiety and sleep disorders. What next? Bedwetting? Shame on them! Save your money.