Comments on: Breaking News – INTEGRATED LISTENING SYSTEMS – iLs

By: Frances Moloney

Frances Moloney — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:40:50 +0000

As the mother of a much treasured 10 year old son whose idiosyncracies are explained by ADD, I have found your book “Superparenting for ADD” a beacon of hope and optimism.We live in rural Ireland where resources for such kids are not readily available and I have found this book a huge support. After a particularly gruelling session with my son’s teacher ,last Friday, both my son & I were drained. I obsessed over how to move forward for days until today when I re-read your book.The page I opened was the one “Love is the best treatment” and it reminded me that he is perfect the way he is. Thank You.

By: Jan

Jan — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:57:45 +0000

What about any ILS programs in Seattle???
My 14-yr-old son has not tolerated Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse, Focalin, Strattera, Concerta, the Patch, short acting methylphenidate (ritalin), … etc. – not even Welbutrin!

By: Michael Matthews

Michael Matthews — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:42:33 +0000

My freshman daughter was diagnosed with add (gets it from her dad)in senior kindergarten which we treat with medication. In and in 6th grade was given a battery of tests by a speech therapist who also treats Audio Integration Disconnect, which we found out Megan also has. Dad tested positive for that too, so i began the program but let Megan use my credits when her’s ran out but i would have liked to complete it which addresses Kathi’s question above; there was a retired lawyer doing the program after learning about it from his grandchildren. The progress was very measurable and easily tracked using the treatment known as Fastforword who’s site is http://www.scilearn.com/for-parents/. It is easy to not be able to keep your attention focused when you’re not completely following the dialog because your brain isn’t processing the sounds or words effectively. Our therapist who originally diagnosed Megan’s ADD wasn’t very supportive of the program, but i believe that was just arrogance on her part. Now Fastforward has a reading system that is supposed to be excellent, Megan started that but has not continued because of financial reasons but the audio treatment was definitely worth it, but none of it is cheap. Check them all out

By: Randall Redfield

Randall Redfield — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:06:45 +0000

The key difference between the 2 programs is the inclusion of auditory stimulation with the iLs program. The iLs program requires ~ 3 months to complete. The Learning Breakthrough Program requires 12-15 months to complete. To compare results, you can view the research listed on the web sites of both companies.

Yes, those who already own LBP equipment can purchase an iLs system to use in conjunction with LBP to obtain the combined effect. iLs equipment options would be the Kick Start or Focus.

iLs systems include movement and balance equipment as well as a guidebook for doing the visual tracking and balance activities while listening; however, the movement equipment is not as extensive as that included in the LBP program.

For the sake of disclosure, mine is not an objective opinion. I am the co-founder of iLs. I have always respected the work of Dr. Frank Belgau, upon whose pioneering research LBP is based, and I have recommended LBP to many people in the past.

Those interested should look over both products, review the costs and the commitment required. I can say from experience that both iLs and LBP have helped hundreds, if not thousands, of children and adults with learning and attention problems.

By: Karen Sribney

Karen Sribney — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:08:54 +0000

How does this compare to the Learning Breakthrough Program you endorsed not long ago? I just purchased the materials for my daughter and I and are in our third week. Is this something that can be done in conjunction with the LBP?

By: Kathi Derevan

Kathi Derevan — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:05:26 +0000

It looks like the studies are all about school-age children–although I’ll admit that my ADD brain prevented me from actually reading all the links and such. Does it have anything to offer this (newly) 60-year-old?