THE
LISTENING FUNCTION
The Key to Communication, Behavior, and Learning Problems,
including
Dyslexia
WHAT: School problems usually don't "come out of the blue."
They evolve. The problems may have manifested earlier in apparently
unrelated
forms such as delayed language development, or frustration in mastering
gross and fine motor skills, as well as self-care skills. A history of
ear infections is often common, as well as mixed or delayed hand
dominance.
There may have been early signs of sensory over reactivity, such as
sensitivity
and avoidance of certain types of touch, sound, and movement. Under
reactivity
is also a possibility, with children excessively craving sensory input
such as spinning and "rough house" playing. These children often
react to their environment (parents, teachers, friends) in ways that
are
difficult to predict and understand. They may frustrate easily, have
temper
tantrums, be overly shy, too sensitive; or too aggressive. These are
all
secondary symptoms of an underlying cause.
THE SPECTRUM CENTER, Manhattan.
Integrated Therapy Services
Tomatis System Listening with a Purpose
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