Struggling to read brings frustration not only to the child or student trying to learn, but also to the parents and teachers who are desperately trying to find a way to help. Sally Brockett, M.S., Director, IDEA Training Center, shares information about an approach that changed many struggling readers into successful readers. Are you a […]
Berard AIT: At Any Age By Sally Brockett, M.S., Director, IDEA Training Center Berard Auditory Integration Training (AIT) offers transformative possibilities for both adults and children seeking self-improvement. Sally Brockett, Director of IDEA Training Center, delves into the various areas of change that can benefit adults and explores the common experiences shared by parents discovering […]
How do Berard AIT and Music Therapy Differ? Navigating the world of auditory interventions can be perplexing, especially when comparing Berard Auditory Integration Training (AIT) and Music Therapy. Despite both incorporating music, they serve distinct purposes. Sally Brockett, MS, Director of IDEA Training Center, sheds light on the disparities between these two programs. Berard AIT […]
Auditory and Visual Systems Work Together for Efficient and Proficient Reading Introduction: Explore the link between auditory and visual systems and the effect of Berard AIT on reading. EFFICIENT READING To be a proficient reader, that is to understand and process what we read, one needs to be an efficient reader. An efficient reader can […]
According to Norman Doidge, author of The Brain that Changes Itself, neuroplasticity means that the nerve cells in our brains and nervous systems are changeable, or can modify themselves. Neuroplasticity enables us to continue learning at any age, or to create new connections to take over weakened functions. We can rewire or reorganize our brains.
The actual structure and function of the brain change through the course of our lives. There is no medical treatment involved. It is a natural phenomenon that occurs within the brain. The requirement for triggering this phenomenon of neuroplasticity is exposure to an activity with intensity, frequency, and duration.
