Integrated Listening System (iLs)

The Integrated Listening System or iLs (as it's popularly known) is an amazing system that my 7yr old son has recently started using in O.T. sessions. He has been using this system for the last 4months appx one day a week for an hour at a time. He has made amazing progress in these last 4 months that no one can even imagine. I only can think to thank iLs, his wonderful O.T., and his current teacher for helping him to get where he is now. Since using this system he has gone from being a below average student to an above average student almost overnight. Last year his teachers and doctor thought he had sever ADHD and kept wanting to up and add meds. I stood my ground saying he was not like that at home and that I fully believed it was sensory setting him off in school and outside of home. Since starting this system and using the sensory motor program on iLs he has NO symptoms of ADHD other then impulse control and a few other quirks that goes with his other dx of Autism not just ADHD. OK now onto tell you a little about the system itself. There is many different programs you can buy that might fit your budget a little better then the one my son uses in therapy. The one my son uses is the Total Focus Series which includes the following:

iLs Programs loaded onto an Apple iPod

Sennheiser headphones custom-fitted with bone conduction capability

iLs mini-amplifier with adjustable air and bone conduction volume

Frequency filtration from 0-4KHz; dynamically controlled gating

Integration Kit and Playbook for visual motor and balance activities

Custom rechargeable amplifier for up to 8 hours of continual use

Beltpack – adjustable for children and adults

iLs Carrying Case

Pre‐loaded Programs:

• Sensory Motor
• Concentration/Attention
• Reading/Auditory Processing
• Optimal Performance for teens/adults
• Interactive Language Activities
• Calming/Preparatory mini‐Program

There is many other programs as well that come with a smaller ipod Nano, less programs, and other adjustments to lower the price and fit home needs or smaller settings better. There is also a pillow option that comes with a music player that fits inside the provided pillow and offers bone conduction as well while your child sleeps. I did get to take home the pillow for a week to try with my son from his O.T. I loved the pillow but I think he would have liked the new pillow inserts much better that fit inside your child's pillow case with their own pillow. Both options of these pillows are really neat. They can help provide a little extra support with sleep problems with the music they play along with the bone conduction included. I did put my own head down on the pillow since I had it at home just to try it out and I thought it was really comforting.

This is the one I got to take home for a week (not this exact one this is a pic from their website).

Applications for all ages

• Reduce anxiety and improve sleep
• De-sensitize those with auditory sensitivity
• Headphone-free acclimation to sound; preparing wait-list clients for therapy
• Supplement to clinic programs or as a stand-alone home program

The iLs Pillow is sold complete with the following:

• Ergonomic foam pillow and waterproof cover
• Music Player - loaded with 3 programs to choose from
• Two bone conductor transducers imbedded into the pillow

This is their newest option the pillow insert.

Applications for all ages

• Reduce anxiety and improve sleep
• De-sensitize those with auditory sensitivity
• Headphone-free acclimation to sound; preparing wait-list clients for therapy
• Supplement to clinic programs or as a stand-alone home program

The iLs Pillow is inserted into your own pillow case

• Foam pillow with washable, waterproof cover
• Music Player - loaded with 3 programs to choose from
• Two bone conductor transducers imbedded into the pillow
• Dimensions: 8”W x 15”L x 1.25”H

To see the rest of their options of products here's their product website:
http://shop.integratedlistening.com/products

Now a lot of you might say "she's crazy!!! These products are outrageous!!!" ect. ect. but I'm telling you I have never seen these results with my child with any other system. Now will if "fix" your child NO! and I can't guaranty it will work with your child but it's a product I've seen the biggest improvement ever with. My youngest son may be starting to use it soon as well in therapy. I'm hoping for similar results but each and every child is different. I would love to own one of these in my home and some day maybe I will be able to. My 7yr olds therapist said that she thinks he would improve even more if we could get more in at home along with the one day a week with her. This was just a product I had to tell you all about. I've seen others like it without the bone conduction in them but I have to say I swear by the bone conduction and their programs that I don't believe I would ever try anything else at this point :). Ok I've rambled on a little bit here lol but I'm just sooo excited about this. If any of you ever have any questions feel free to message me and/or iLs and I know they would be happy to answer any and all questions about this wonderful product :)

http://www.integratedlistening.com/what-is-ils/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/IntegratedListening?fref=ts

This is my son wearing the iLs system at therapy :)