Berard (AIT)
What is Auditory Integration Training (AIT)
Berard Auditory Integration Training (AIT) is an auditory intervention technique aiming to alleviate hypersensitivity or distortions in hearing. Developed by Dr. Guy Berard, it involves exposing individuals to modulated music to retrain the auditory system. AIT seeks to address auditory processing issues and sensory challenges, potentially improving listening abilities.
Auditory Integration Training (AIT) is a sound-based program that efficiently retrains a disorganized auditory system, creating balanced and effective listening. (The Berard method of AIT is supported by years of clinical studies and scientific research, with reports published in peer-reviewed journals.)
Berard AIT may enhance skill and abilities in the following areas:
- Expressive language
- Receptive language
- Writing
- Reading
- Spelling
- Attention
- Concentration
- Sensory integration
- Cognitive skills
- Confidence
- Dyslexia
- Other language, developmental and behavioral disorders
Who can benefit from Berard AIT
What is involved with Berard AIT?
110 hours of listening
Participants listen through headphones to modulate music from an AIT device for 20 sessions of 30 minutes each, for a total of 10 hours of listening therapy, completed over 10 (or 12) consecutive days.
Supervised AIT Sessions
AIT sessions are not provided under 1:1 therapy supervision. A parent or caregiver should plan on remaining in the room during each 30 minute listening session. The minimum recommended age for AIT is 3 years of age.