AUDITORY INTEGRATION TRAINING Laurie Ross Brennan, Speech Pathologist and AIT Specialist 4210 Louisiana NE, Suite A Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-268-5933 e-mail: LRB221@msn.com IRLEN CENTER- ALBUQUERQUE Rick and Cheryle Harbaugh Certified Irlen Diagnosticians 1709 Indiana NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-268-4731 e-mail: scotopic@aol.com PERCEPTUAL DYNAMICS With some people, what the eye sees or the ear hears is not properly processed by the brain, causing misperceptions—a distortion of the message—as well as discomfort. Often these perceptual difficulties can be overcome through Auditory Integration Training (AIT) for the auditory system and Irlen Diagnostics for the visual system. Within two weeks, these types of issues can be brought back under control. Text can be properly perceived to allow quick improvement in reading or auditory issues can be improved so a person can quickly and accurately interpret verbal information. Both correction techniques are research based, involve no medications and no lengthy protocol.IRLEN SYNDROME Irlen Syndrome causes stress and distortions when a person reads Distortions are many, including print that becomes blurry or seems to move. It can also cause headaches, migraines and depth perception issues. A unique mix of colors in plastic overlays, colored lenses or colored contacts can remove the stress and distortions. Results are often noticeable immediately. A free pre-screening can be mailed or e-mailed to you. It will indicate if you are a good candidate for the screening. The Irlen Method involves a modification to the environment which removes that “unexplainable something” that keeps a person from being able to perform in visually intensive activities such as reading. AUDITORY INTEGRATION TRAINING (AIT) Some people are hypersensitive to certain sound frequencies. This can cause distraction or discomfort. Others have trouble picking out a voice in a crowded room. The message becomes distorted. Stifl others are slow to process verbal information. While a part of the message is being processed, the rest of the message is missed. AIT trains the auditory system to quickly and correctly process auditory messages. A free pre-screening indicates whether or not a person is a good candidate for the AIT. AIT requires two weeks of daily visits to our clinic for treatment.