The LiFT™ programme

We at the Listening Therapy Centre, Ireland are delighted to be able to offer this excellent programme to families and are excited at the significant improvements we have seen in children using this excellent programme.

We introduced The LiFT™ programme to our centre 8 years ago and we continue to be the only centre qualified to provide this unique programme in Ireland. Families can at last avail of the LiFT™ or Listening Fitness programme here in Ireland, without having to travel to the States or Canada, as was previously the case. We can also now provide the LiFT programme to small groups, within schools and specialised centres, where it is deemed most effective to do so.  For further details contact us by email or phone.

LiFT PROGRAMME

The LiFT™ programme is an intensive 30-day sound therapy programme. It takes place in two phases or stages a) the Receptive Phase – 3 weeks and b) the Expressive Phase – 3 weeks and is generally separated by a 2-4 week break to allow for integration of developing skills.

This programme is quite distinctive from other sound therapy programmes in terms of its intensity and the results that it achieves; most notably in the areas of regulation, concentration, articulation, comprehension, expression, speed of processing, balance and coordination, reading & reading comprehension, writing skills, social skills and academics.  It is one of the most highly thought of in-clinic sound therapy programmes in the world today.

LiFT CAMPS

The LiFT™ camps are very special and families travel from all over Ireland and Great Britain to attend.  Children who attend the camps are seen in small matched groups ie 4-5 children and the ratio of children to Listening Therapist is generally 3:1.  The camps are great fun and each child has opportunities to engage in sensory activities and arts and crafts whilst listening to the music. The camps take place in a language rich environment, which is highly conducive to regulating, learning, interacting and engaging.

The LiFT™ programme is suitable for children experiencing the following challenges:

  • Auditory Processing Difficulties
  • Attention/Concentration Difficulties
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Speech & Language Difficulties
  • Poor Gross & Fine Motor Skills Regulation
  • Poor Organisational Skills
  • Reading & Writing Difficulties
  • Interaction & Engagement difficulties
  • Social difficulties

Parents have reported improvements in the following areas as a result of the LiFT™ programme:

  • Better attention & listening skills
  • concentration & focus
  • modulation of ability to stay calm and focused
  • auditory processing skills
  • expressive language i.e. longer utterances, sentences, articulation
  • speed of processing for motor & language
  • balance & co-ordination
  • self-initiation of play & work behaviours
  • eye-contact & turn-taking
  • pragmatic language i.e. social use of language
  • organisational skills
  • independence
  • interaction with others
  • social & emotional development
  • confidence & self-esteem
  • academic ability.

If you are unsure as to whether your child has a listening difficulty which is contributing to his attention, speech, language or learning challenges please click on the Listening Checklist to find out more.

Click here to hear parents speak of their experience of the LiFT programme.

For further details contact enquiries@listeningtherapycentre.com or telephone us on 091-480 273.