Sound Bodies through Sound Therapy [Paperback]

Dorinne S. Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 6, 2004

Sound Bodies through Sound Therapies

Written by Dorinne S. Davis, MA, CCC-A, FAAA, educational and rehabilitative audiologist with 35 years experience.

In her latest book, Dorinne S. Davis-Kalugin, an educational and rehabilitative audiologist with over 35 years experience, explains the differences between various sound therapies, how they work, and why they work.

Read all about Sound-based Therapy and learn –

 how problems with autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, coordination and balance, speech impairment, Dyslexia, gross and fine motor skills development, and focus/directions relate to hearing and listening

 what sound therapy really is and how it stimulates the voice-ear-brain connection

 why some therapies are more appropriate for certain listening and behavioral challenges than others

 thorough explanations of the leading sound therapies used today -- AIT (Auditory Integration Training), Tomatis®, The Fast ForWord ™ Series, The Listening Program™, Interactive Metronome®, Samonas™, Earobics™, and BioAcoustics™

 the considerations in developing a proper sequence of therapies that meets your needs

 the parts of the ear, how they work and how they help the body work properly

 real-life success stories of children whose lives have so greatly improved with sound therapy

Ms. Davis-Kalugin is exceptionally qualified to explain these matters as she is the only audiologist in the U.S. trained and able to deliver the full range of sound therapies available to children with learning and behavioral challenges. These sound therapies include AIT (Auditory Integration Training), Tomatis®, The Fast ForWord ™ Series, The Listening Program™, Interactive Metronome®, Samonas™, Earobics™, and BioAcoustics™.

The book has 4 sections. The first reviews the supporting scientific information. The second discusses the various sound therapies in use today. The third pulls all the information together and details the author’s "Tree of Sound Enhancement Therapy®" concept. And the book concludes with a chapter of personal successes and challenges presented in various cases.

Editorial Reviews

Review

". . . you chapter concerning Auditory Inegration is absolutely remarkable." -- Dr. Guy Berard, founder of Auditory Integration Training

"No one can any longer deny the power of sound as fundamental and essential for a balanced life." -- Don Campbell, author of The Mozart Effect

"What an impressive book!" -- Doris J. Rapp, MD, author of Is This Your Child's World?

About the Author

Dorinne S. Davis, MA, CCC-A, FAAA, RCTC, BARA is the President and Founder of Davis Centers, Inc. An educational and rehabilitative audiologist with 35+ years experience, Ms. Davis earned her bachelor's degree in Speech & Hearing and Speech & Drama, then her master's degree in Audiology/Deaf Education from Montclair State College in New Jersey.

She is certified in Speech Correction, Pre-School Education, Speech & Drama, Teacher of the Hard of Hearing, and Supervision by the NJ Department of Education. She is a licensed audiologist in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York.

An international lecturer and author, Ms. Davis has received outstanding awards and honors, including recognition in over thirty Who's Who publications. She is also an active member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, American Academy of Audiology, National Education Association, Educational Audilogy Association, and the Association of International Berard Practitioners.

In 1992, she receive her Auditory Integration Training directly from Dr. Guy Berard and is one of only 50 members who were originally certified by the International Association of Berard Practitioners.

In the field of sound-based therapies, Ms. Davis is also certified in the Tomatis Method(R), the Fast ForWord(R) Series and is a BioAcoustic(TM) research associate. She is trained in Read-Spell-Comprehend(TM), Samonas(TM) Interactive metronome(R), Earobics(TM), Lip-reading, and Aural Rehabilitation. She is also a certified provider for The Listening Program.

Product Details

• Paperback: 326 pages
• Publisher: Kalco Publishing LLC (October 6, 2004)
• ISBN-10: 0962232637
• ISBN-13: 978-0962232633
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #577,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable and interesting information, July 2, 2005

By 

Marilyn Dalrymple "MaLing" (Lancaster, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sound Bodies through Sound Therapy (Paperback)

Sound Bodies through Sound Therapy is a fascinating and educational read written by an author who is well qualified to write a book about the differences between various sound therapies. Author Dorinne S. Davis, MA, CCC-A, FAAA, has over 35 years as an educational and rehabilitative audiologist and certainly has the credentials

The first four chapters of this book contain detailed information about the physics of sound, the body's reaction to sound, the auditory system and processes of this system. Factual and well written, this intricate information is presented in terms a layperson can easily understand.

Chapters five through seven introduce readers to the various methods of sound therapy, their creators, methods and case studies supporting the techniques.

Chapter eight describes the powers and uses of the voice. This chapter offers medically based, but an understandable introduction to the physiological functioning of the voice. This is an educational as well as interesting chapter. Chapter nine discusses BioAcoustics, an explanation of, "This Signature Sound," of an individual and how our unique vocal frequencies affect us.

Chapter ten ties the various therapies and the physiology of our bodies together and how, "All of the physiological processes in the body are interlinked by a large number of interacting and crisscrossing pathways." Or, the how and why sound therapies and how they may stimulate the voice-ear-brain connections. Chapter 11 relates real-life success stories of sound therapies.

Although this book is a little off the beaten track and may be seen as interest to people involved in the field of medicine only, I found the book worthy of my reading/leisure time. Most certainly, Sound Bodies through Sound Therapy will be of interest to any parent who has a child with symptoms or a diagnosis of autism, apraxia, ADD.ADHD, dyslexia, hyperlexia, Central Auditory Processing Disorder or learning disorders.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful Book on the Power of Sound Interventions, September 27, 2006

By 

Kari J. Kindem "Director, AIT Institute" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sound Bodies through Sound Therapy (Paperback)

This book as a MUST READ for any parent considering the use of sound interventions for a special needs child. Dorinne Davis' "Tree of Sound Enhancement Theory" is extremely helpful as basic concept to assist any parent through the many options of sound interventions currently available.

Of great importance are her findings through many years of research that Auditory Integration Training (Berard AIT) is a key beginning therapy that paves the way for recovery and improvements for special needs child and adults with hypersensitive hearing, sound sensitivities, auditory processing disorders and many other types of learning disabilities.

This is a thorough, detailed and fascinating book that educates and inspires the reader to consider sound as a non-invasive, safe, drug-free alternative to making sweeping life changes for special needs children and adults.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!, August 19, 2005

By 

Jennifer Scoville (Multi-state practitioner) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sound Bodies through Sound Therapy (Paperback)

As a practitioner of Auditory Integration Training(AIT), I am very pleased to be able to add this title to other books about AIT! While Sound Bodies through Sound Therapy covers a vast area with a wealth of specific information about sound therapies in general, it explains the important role of AIT very well. It is great to also have a new companion for books about AIT: Dr. Guy Berard's Hearing Equals Behavior (out of print) and Annabel Stehli's books Sound of a Miracle, Dancing in the Rain, and her newist, Sound of Falling Snow!