Resources
Press
The Sound Learning Centre and its treatments has been mentioned in several publications including the following:
- 'The therapy that works' by Victoria Aitken. Published 1st May 2020 by Insidetime Newspaper. This article expresses a personal perspective of how sensory difficulties can underlie various diagnoses, affect an individuals performance but can also be helped.
- Sarah Cox visited The Sound and Learning Centre to find out about Auditory Integration Training (AIT). Sarah Cox, June 27, 2019. Improve auditory processing and get better results from tuition and improved performance not only academically, but emotionally and socially.
- ‘It changes people lives’ – Sound Learning Centre founders in Palmers Green still passionate after 20 years‘ an article published in the Enfield Independent Tuesday 17th June 2014 recording the 20th anniversary of The Sound Learning Centre.
- ‘Pioneering help can benefit whole family‘ an article published in the Isle of Man Examiner 18 May 2014
- The Indian Website, Way4Indians, published the article ‘How Sound and Light Therapy Can Change Lives‘ following an interview with Pauline Allen, by Shiny Frank.
- A Happy Life for Gaia. How sensory integration can change lives at The Sound Learning Centre. Published in Winter 2013/14 Issue 47 edition of In Touch the Journal Of The Bowen Therapy Professional Association (BTPA)
- Sound and light therapy: Realigning a person’s experience of the world. Published in Caduceus Journal, issue 77, 2009, and reproduced here with kind permission. For information about Caduceus see http://www.caduceus.info
- Call for Isle of Man to adopt pioneering autism treatment. Published on Monday 30 March 2009
- Sound Therapies: Universal Panacea or Placebo? Originally published in Positive Health magazine issue 59 – December 2000 This article highlights the many improvements in terms of a wide range of physical, emotional and learning difficulties that can be achieved through sound therapy.
Newsletters
Our newsletter contains news and information on the Sound Learning Centre and its treatments.
Our work receives frequent coverage in the media and includes transmissions by the BBC, ITV, Sky News and Discovery Channel. Please contact us if you wish further information.
Parent and child support organisations
Tree of Hope Charity
We are delighted to announce that The Sound Learning Centre is now an official supplier to the Tree of Hope Charity which enables parents to fundraise under the banner of a registered charity working under Charity Commission regulations to provide a safe and secure home for donations. This brilliant charity helps children who live in the UK or in the Republic of Ireland. We look forward to helping many more people together!
The Children’s Trust
Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5RU Tel: 01737 365 000 Fax: 01737 365 001 email: enquiries@thechildrenstrust.org.ukweb: www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk Respite breaks: Residential short breaks and short breaks in the family home
Action for Children
Action for Children - previously known as the National Children’s Home - (NCH)
Support for families with disabled children, at home, on short breaks, and by campaigning for change.
Expert advice on mental and emotional well-being through their Build Sound Minds site and Blues Programme for teenagers
Youth justice and intensive family support for young people involved in or at risk of crime.
Telephone for a chat on 0300 123 2112 (open 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday).
Contact Form Site Map
The National Autistic Society
393 City Road London EC1V 1NG Tel: 020 7833 2299 Fax: 020 7833 9666 E-mail: nas@nas.org.uk Web: www.autism.org.uk
Potential Plus UK
(Previously National Association for Gifted Children)
Very bright, high functioning children are often as much in need of extra help and stimulation as those with more challenging difficulties. Potential Plus UK may prove to be what you are looking for. Suite 1.2, Challenge House Sherwood Drive Bletchley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DP Tel: 01908 646433 Email: amazingchildren@potentialplusuk.org Web: www.potentialplusuk.org/
Treating Autism
Treating Autism is a charity run by parents of children with autism and adults with autism providing support and information to persons affected by ASD, their family members and professionals. Their website contains a wealth of useful information, autism research, practical advice from parents and professionals, and other resources. International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2BN Telephone: 01799 582030 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) Web: https://treatingautism.org.uk/
IPSEA Independent Parental Special Education Advice
IPSEA offers free and independent legally based information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
IPSEA has a suite of free downloadable legal guides and resources available to parents and carers. These guides are complemented by a free Advice Line which provides legally based information and next step advice on any educational issue that is a result of a child's SEND. IPSEA’s Tribunal Helpline gives next step advice on appeals and disability discrimination claims to the SEND Tribunal and is also the gateway to their Tribunal Support Service where a referral can be made for more extensive casework support from a volunteer, including representation at the hearing. Their advice services are delivered by a national network of highly-trained volunteers, supervised and supported by IPSEA’s Legal Team members.
Manx Mencap
The Sound Learning Centre has provided a number of Outreach Programmes on the Isle of Man to groups of children and adults with a range of learning difficulties, since the summer of 2009. These have been generously sponsored by Manx Mencap. If you know someone who might benefit from our services in the future and who is living on the Isle of Man please ask them to contact The Sound Learning Centre in London for details of future Outreach Programmes and how we might be able to help. https://www.project21.im/charities/manx-mencap/
The Counselling Directory
The Counselling Directory is a confidential service that brings together the information required to help individuals find a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist in their local area and encourages those in distress to seek help. The searchable on-line directory contains information on many different types of distress, as well as articles, news, and events.
Sources of research and information
More information on Auditory Integration Training (AIT) can be found on our Sound Therapy page and also Dr. Guy Bérard’s personal website. Web: www.drguyberard.com
ESPA Research
ESPA Research is committed to continuing the research previously carried out by the Autism Research Unit into autism spectrum and related conditions. It focuses on examining the effectiveness of a gluten and/or casein-free diet for people with autism spectrum conditions alongside the discovery of biological entities that may provide insight into any underlying metabolic conditions. ESPA Research, The Robert Luff Laboratory, Unit 133i, North East Business & Innovation Centre (BIC), Sunderland Enterprise Park, Wearfield, Sunderland SR5 2TA Telephone: 0191 549 9300 Web: http://www.espa-research.org.uk
The Autism Research Institute – U.S.A.
The Autism Research Institute – U.S.A. has much useful information and includes a paper summarising a number of research studies entitled Efficacy of Auditory Integration Training. A further article Revisiting auditory integration training—new research provides some updated commentary about some of the early research. An alphabetical subject list for the Autism Research Review International 1987 to 2006, Volumes 1 to 20 is also available.
Diagnostic laboratories and medical facilities – UK
Foresight Preconception
This site is now permanently closed but The Fertility Network UK provides free and impartial support, advice, information and understanding for anyone affected by fertility issues.
For For Hair Mineral Analysis previously provided by Foresight the following contacts may be useful:
Lucy Patterson - was the Lead Hair Mineral Analysis Practitioner for Foresight for a number of years before it's closure. Lucy is also a Nutritional Therapist. View the following website for Lucy's contact details: www.southvillenutrition.co.uk
Breakspear Medical Group
Hertfordshire House Wood Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire, HP2 4FD Tel: 01442 261 333 Fax: 01442 266 388 Email: info@breakspearmedical.com Web: www.breakspearmedical.com
Diagnostic laboratories and medical facilities – U.S.A.
Genova Diagnostics
63 Zillicoa Street Asheville NC 28801 Tel: +1-800-522-4762 (Mon-Fri, 8am – 6:30pm EST) Fax: +1-828-252-9303 Web: www.gdx.net
The Great Plains Laboratory
11813 West 77th Lenexa KS 66214 Tel: +1-913-341-8949 Fax: +1-913-341-6207 Email: gpl4u@aol.com Web: www.greatplainslaboratory.com
Professional and special interest organisations
The Developmental Practitioners Association (DPA)
PO Box 4567 Henley on Thames Oxon, RG9 6XZ Tel: 07984 269 066 Web: www.brainshift.co.uk
Recommended reading list
About Auditory Integration Training (AIT)
by Dr. Guy Bérard, MD, and Sally Brockett, MS.
Paperback Edition ASIN: B00IFOYYF0
Hearing Equals Behavior: Updated and Expanded Kindle Edition
by Guy Berard (Author), Sally Brockett (Author)
Hearing Equals Behaviour: Written by Guy Berard, 1995 Edition, Publisher: Keats Pub Inc [Paperback] Original English translation
(Original French edition 1982) Dr Guy Bérard,
ISBN: 2 7160 0097 2.
Sound of a Miracle: The Inspiring True Story of a Mother's Fight to Free Her Child from Autism
(1995), Annabel Stehli, ISBN: 0825305330.
Dancing in the Rain: Stories of Exceptional Progress by Parents of Children with Special Needs
(1995), Annabel Stehli, ISBN: 0 9644838 0 7.
The Utimate Treasure Hunt: Offering Hope to Children with Autism
(1995), Adair Renning, ISBN: 0964877309.
The Story Painters
About Dr. Guy Bérard’s Work. (Video)
Overcoming Autism: A child's triumph over autism
(2000), Georgiana Thomas. Kindle Edition
Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child's Life
Lynn Kern Koegel and Claire Scovell LaZebnik
(Paperback – Updated ed. edition (25 Mar. 2014) ISBN: 10: 0143126547
The Ultimate Stranger: Autistic Child
(1974), Carl H Delacato, ISBN: 0878794468.
About Light Therapy:
Light Therapies: A Complete Guide to the Healing Power of Light
by Anadi Martel (Author), Jacob Liberman (Foreword)
Light Therapies: A Complete Guide to the Healing Power of Light
by Anadi Martel (Author), Jacob Liberman (Foreword)
Kindle Edition
French Edition of Light Therapies: A Complete Guide to the Healing Power of Light
Le pouvoir de la lumière : A l'aube d'une nouvelle médecine – 30 Sep 2016
by Anadi Martel (Author), Jacob Liberman (Preface)
Light Years Ahead: The Illustrated Guide to Full Spectrum Amd Colored Light Mind-body Healing
(1996, ed. Brian Breiling, ISBN: 0 89087 762 9.
Light: Medicine of the Future: How We Can Use It to Heal Ourselves NOW
(1991), Dr Jacob Liberman, ISBN: 1 879181 01 0.
Paperback
Light: Medicine of the Future: How We Can Use It to Heal Ourselves NOW
Kindle Edition
Richard Gerber ISBN: 0749921188
(2000) Primrose Cooper ISBN:0749920696
About Neuro-Developmental Difficulties:
Reflexes, Learning and Behavior: A Window into the Child's Mind
A non-invasive approach to solving learning & behavior problems (2002), Sally Goddard, ISBN: 0 9615332 8 5.
Paperback
Attention, Balance and Coordination: The A.B.C. of Learning Success
Kindle Edition
The Well Balanced Child: Movement and Early Learning (Early Years)
by Sally Goddard Blythe (Author) Paperback – 25 Nov 2005 ISBN-10: 1903458633
Sensory Integration and the Child
(1979/82), A Jean Ayres, ISBN-10: 0874241588.
About ADD and hyperactivity:
Paperback – 2 Apr 2018
Nancy E. O’dell & Patricia A. Cook, ISBN-10: 1987537017
(Previously published as ‘Stopping Hyperactivity’)
by Dr. Nancy E. O'Dell (Author), Dr. Patricia A. Cook (Author) KINDLE Edition
The Hyperactive Child: What the Family Can Do
Belinda Barnes & Irene Colquhoun, ISBN: 0 7225 0883 2.
Stopping Hyper-Activity: A New Solution
25 May 2000
Nancy E. O’dell & Patricia A. Cook, ISBN: 0895297892.
Paperback
About Instrumental Enrichment and Professor Feuerstein’s work:
Instrumental Enrichment: Intervention Programme for Cognitive Modifiability
(1980), R Feuerstein, Y Rand, M Hoffman, ISBN 0839115091.
Don't Accept Me as I am: Helping "Retarded" People to Excel Paperback ¨C August 31, 1988 R Feuerstein, Y Rand, J E Rynders, ISBN-10: 0306429640.
Changing Children's Minds: Feuerstein's Revolution in the Teaching of Intelligence
(2004) New Ed edition (1 Jun 1987) Howard Sharron, ISBN-10: 190480604X.
About Educational Kinesiology (Brain Gym):
Personalized Whole Brain Integration
(1985) Paul E. Dennison, Gail E. Hargrave, ISBN-10: 0942143078
Paperback
ASIN: B00M0DCC8I
Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All in Your Head
(1995) 2nd edition (1 July 2005), Carla Hannaford, ISBN-10: 0915556375.
Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All In Your Head, Second Edition
Carla Hannaford
About Dyslexia:
by Hornsby, Dr Beve 3rd (third) Revised Edition (1996) ASIN: B00DO8K38Y
Spelling Made Easy
A series of multi sensory structured phonics books by, Violet Brand, Brand Books
Typical
Spelling Made Easy: Level 1 Textbook: Sam and the Tramp
ISBN: 1904421016
Well written article from the website https://incluzy.com/ The Benefits of Employing Individuals with Autism
Blogs and other useful websites
Myomancy blog site exploring the science and treatment of ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia Web: www.myomancy.com
Brainduck an old well written blog site by a psychology geek at York University with some informative articles and interesting links. https://brainduck.wordpress.com
Weighted Blankets: Have you wondered how or why the use of weighted blankets may help various conditions? Then visit https://www.weightedblanketguides.com/ to read a number of informative and well written articles about the Benefits and Guides on choosing, making and washing weighted blankets, for instance Autism and ADHD | Signs, Treatments and Therapies.