How Brain Training Works

Research of neuroscientists have proven that the brain can be stimulated to create new pathways, which strengthen connections within and among regions of the brain. A good example is the visual-motor connection, which is needed for such activities as writing, working with tools and participating in sports.

Within recent years, researchers have found the following to be true:

1. Our brain cells grow when we learn something new, and when we increase our skill levels. Our brains have plasticity.
2. Brain pathways can disconnect, when we no longer use skills we once developed.
3. Challenging the brain or body at any age will lead to brain cell growth.
4. We have stem cells in our brain that become brain cells as needed (neurogenisis).
5. With brain injury, healthy brain cells are often able to connect with other healthy cells surrounding the damaged area.

At Brain Works, clients work on brain training computer programs and visual-motor-balance exercises to help their brains develop abilities that are at the foundation of learning.

These skills include memory, attention span, auditory perception, reasoning, sensory integration, visual perception, visual-motor skills and processing speed.

Success in reading, writing, math, test taking skills, sports, problem solving, social relationships, driving and work-related skills all depend upon the proper working of these fundamental abilities.

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How Auditory Training Works

Our auditory training with modified music is important for improving listening-related skills such as finding the words you want to use while speaking or writing, understanding what is said in conversation (auditory processing), remembering what you’ve heard, tuning out background noise, and hearing a variety of sounds without pain.

Auditory training also encourages brain growth as it sends stimulating sound energy to the brain. Listening to the modified frequencies of our Mozart and Gregorian chant selections can result in better memory, attention span, receptive and expressive language, auditory processing, visual perception, reasoning, sensory integration, frustration tolerance, sleep, social awareness, eye contact, mood regulation and greater tolerance for food textures, tastes, smells and touch.

Sound stimulation pioneer, Dr. Alfred Tomatis, was the creator of the first listening program that used the power of music with modified frequencies to promote better functioning of the ears, body and brain. Now, many decades later, there are several Tomatis-based auditory training programs available.

While these programs differ in which of the Tomatis principles are used, what they have in common is that different groups of the music’s frequencies are heard at particular times during the training. The end result is usually as follows:

1. The middle ear muscles attached to the hammer and stirrup become strengthened when the music is caused to fluctuate between enhanced tenor and bass sounds. This method can decrease sound sensitivity and increase focused listening.
2. The low frequencies in the music stimulate the vestibular system, which can improve balance, coordination, visual-motor skills, spatial reasoning, sensory integration, sleep, relaxation of mind and body, visual perception, body awareness,and muscle tone.
3. The middle frequencies help the brain improve memory, concentration, attention span, receptive and expressive language, auditory processing, reading and written expression.
4. The high frequencies help improve mental energy, processing speed, mental clarity, social awareness, creativity, mood, reasoning, decision-making, spirit and motivation.