Sound Therapy
JIAS Waves, at home
A home-based listening programme designed to support auditory processing, listening and learning.
I currently offer the JIAS Waves Generic Sound Therapy Programme: a structured sequence of specially composed music you follow at home, with one 30-minute consultation to help you get started.
It is a practical option for families who want a clear listening routine with less assessment and fewer appointments than the fully individualised pathway.
Programme at a glance
10 minutes a day · 5 days per week · approximately 25 weeks
The JIAS Waves Generic Programme is completed at home using a structured sequence of specially composed listening tracks.
One 30-minute consultation with Skye is included with the programme and can be used either before you decide to proceed or afterwards as your setup consultation.
You will receive the listening schedule and practical setup information before you begin.
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What is Johansen Sound Therapy?
JIAS stands for Johansen Individualised Auditory Stimulation, also known as Johansen Sound Therapy. It uses specially composed music as a form of auditory stimulation.
Listening involves more than hearing a sound. Making sense of speech, following instructions and picking out a voice in background noise all involve auditory processing.
The full individualised JIAS pathway uses assessment information, including audiometry where appropriate, to customise the listening programme. I am trained in that approach. I currently offer the Waves Generic Programme, which follows a structured sequence without the full individualised assessment and programming process.
It may be an option for children from around three years of age, teenagers and adults. It can be particularly practical for younger children, people for whom an accurate audiogram is difficult to obtain, and families who want a simpler home-listening approach.
When listening feels difficult
Families sometimes explore sound therapy because they notice:
- difficulty following a conversation with background noise
- trouble remembering spoken information or instructions
- taking longer to respond to spoken questions
- sensitivity to particular sounds
- mishearing words
- concerns about speech, language or learning.
These experiences can have several causes. They are reasons to ask questions, rather than a checklist for diagnosing an auditory processing disorder.
Hearing, speech, language or learning concerns may need assessment by an appropriately qualified professional. We can discuss whether the programme seems appropriate for your situation before you decide to proceed.
Get the JIAS Programme Details
Want to know exactly what you’ll need, how the setup works and what happens if you decide to go ahead?
This is a paid home-listening programme. Request the programme details for the cost, setup information and your next steps.
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A note about expectations
Research on JIAS is limited and individual outcomes vary. Sound Therapy is not a replacement for medical, audiological, speech-pathology, educational or other appropriately qualified assessment and support.
For the wider developmental picture, you can also explore learning support at Retrain the Brain and reflex integration.