The Sound Learning Centre

Open House: 15th September 2010

phil — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:43:08 +0000

The next of our ever popular Open House days will be in the evening of the 15th September 2010. These events are a great way for parents to experience our sound and light training first hand. Full details on our Open House page.

If you cannot make the 15th September, we have scheduled further Open House events.

Additional dates for 2010 are, 14th October, 11th November and 8th December.

SenseAbility Course: New dates for 2010

phil — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:20:19 +0000

The Sound Learning Centre’s SenseAbility course for parents and carers are held regularly throughout the year. This popular course gives a comprehensive introduction on the role of the senses and movement in a child’s development and practical knowledge on how educational problems can be combated.

The date of our next course will be announced shortly.

Unfortunately the course scheduled for Saturday 8th May has had to be postponed

Dates of further courses in 2010 will announced shortly.

Click below for further information

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Outreach Programme in Romania in June 2009

phil — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:45:32 +0000

In June 2009 The Sound Learning Centre were privileged to be invited to one of the FARA children’s homes in Bucharest to give assessments and treatments for Auditory Integration Training (AIT) and Lightwave Stimulation (LWS) to a group of young adults. This group had only very recently been relocated from state institutions into FARA’s care.

After 10 days of sound and light therapy it was heart-warming to see the changes developing in all members of the group. These changes manifested in a variety of ways, including better eye contact, more vocalisation, improved posture and greater self confidence. One of the group, Gabriela who had never spoken a word or even uttered a sound has now started to speak some words. Overall, individuals were better able to focus and concentrate, so much so, that they were able to participate actively in a practical skills workshop in candle making with Pauline and Phil, which demonstrated their improved ability to listen and learn, and emulate skills.

You can read more about Gabriela, one of the young people we treated, in the FARA Newsletter, simply scroll down the page to the heading ‘FARA Changes Lives’.

At the end of the Outreach programme Pauline delivered the SenseAbility course to a number of FARA staff in Romania as well as responding to an invitation to give a talk at the Bioresonance Conference at the Faculty of Biology in Bucharest.

We are delighted to say that all of the young people have continued to make progress since our visit and we remain in contact via telephone and webcam. We would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to all the incredibly dedicated staff of FARA, both in the UK and in Romania for such a warm welcome and for all their time and assistance during our visit.

For further details about this UK based charity, please visit the FARA website.

Gap Kids!

phil — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:45:39 +0000

ABC Radio (the Australian equivalent of the BBC) has a programme called The Health Report. In December 2008 the programme focused on children with speech & language problems. The programme is called Gap Kids, referring to children who ‘fall through the gap’ between different educational services.

From our experience this problem is common in the UK as well. The Sound Learning Centre has the treatments that can help children with speech and language problems through Sound Therapy.

If you fear your child is a Gap Kid, then please contact us for helpful friendly advice.

Pauline visits PARC in Essex

phil — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:21:13 +0000

On Wednesday 11 March 2009 Pauline Allen gave a talk about ‘Practical Solutions to Learning Difficulties’ at the newly developed Play and Resource Centre (PARC) near Braintree in Essex. Pauline talked about the work of The Sound Learning Centre and presented a number of typical case studies. She also provided advice and guidance to the audience regarding their individual concerns.

Originally set up in 2004 PARC have just moved in to their lovely new building and are hoping to redevelop the adjoining land into a sensory garden and additional playground.

Visit to the Isle Of Man - February 2009

phil — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:20:28 +0000

Pauline Allen recently visited the Isle of Man and on 12 February gave a talk ‘Practical Solutions to Learning Difficulties’ to parents, carers and other interested parties at The Sefton Hotel in Douglas.

The following day Pauline gave a presentation at the DHSS Education and Training Centre, to a group of medical professionals entitled, ‘The Relationship Between Sensory Processing and Learning Difficulties: What Can Be Done To Help.’ The presentation was part of their Postgraduate Educational Lecture Programme.

Both talks were well received and were followed by lively question and answer sessions.

Pauline was overwhelmed by the warmth of the ‘Manx Welcome’ she received.

For further details, please contact us on telephone +44 (0)20 8882 1060, or by e-mail.

Pauline at Light Symposium

chris — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:14:09 +0000

Pauline gave a talk to the Light Symposium in Wismar, Germany, Wednesday, 5 November 2008. Her talk was one of range of presentations about how light affects our lives and well being. Topics covered at the symposium included the role of light in architecture and building design, the importance of light in Islamic cultures and light as a medical treatment. Pauline’s own talk, "Light to the Brain - Balm to the Soul“ was based on her years of hands on experience treating children and adults and was enthusiastically received.

The conference took place between the 4th and 8th of November. Full details can be found on the Light Symposium website .

Sensory Difficulties Associated with Autistic Spectrum Disorders

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:26:40 +0000

Pauline Allen gave a talk on Sensory Difficulties Associated with Autistic Spectrum Disorders at The Oak Room, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL7 3RG on Monday 16 June 2008.

For more information, please contact The Sound Learning Centre on telephone +44 (0)20 8882 1060, or by e-mail.

The Underlying Causes of Learning and Developmental Difficulties

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:17:26 +0000

Pauline Allen gave a talk on the underlying causes of learning and developmental difficulties and what can be done about them at the Scouts Headquarters, 229 St. Aldhelms, Raynes Road, Ashton, Bristol, BS3 2LD on Monday 28 April 2008.

Using Lighting Technologies to Influence Mood, Health and Wellbeing

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:18:49 +0000

Pauline Allen gave a short presentation entitled “Light For Wellbeing”, on 1 April 2008. This was part of UK Displays & Lighting Knowledge Transfer Network series of meetings with the theme “Using Lighting Technologies to influence Mood, Health and Wellbeing”. It was a one day, cross-disciplinary, event at The Hesperia Hotel, Victoria, London, SW1V 1QA, U.K.