Allan's Story

Allan was 12 years old when he first came to The Listening Centre. He was enrolled in a school for students with learning disabilities. Allan had a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder or ADHD (a "hypo" form of ADD) as well as a processing disability. His self-esteem was extremely low and he was below grade level in most subjects. At that time his mother wrote that "Allan's academic, personal, and social abilities seem to diminish as the year progresses as if he has given up on himself". He did two intensive sessions of listening training in the summer of '96 and has continued his voice exercises with the Listening Trainer since then....

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Our Son Heals

Our son originally displayed characteristics consistent with ADHD. Besides being hyperactive and inattentive he began having more and more negative experiences, mostly at school (…) at home as well. There were daily temper tantrums, aggressiveness (…), basically low frustration tolerance and quick-to-anger behaviour. Needless to say, this situation brought a lot of stress to our family. We did not know where to turn.

We created a support team of complimentary and holistic health professionals…We worked diligently with out support group. All of the professionals we are dealing with have acknowledged that The Listening Centre was a huge component in the healing process.

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By Liam, age 7