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Section heading: Sensory processing therapy - Avakieser

-Integrated Listening System is a type of sensory processing treatment for mainly people that are on the autism spectrum. iLs is a music program that is meant for the brain to process more than one thing at a time proving that the functionality of the brain can change, otherwise known as neuroplasticity. The combination of music and movement with an iLs program stimulates the vestibular, auditory, and visual systems at the same time, leading to improved emotional and cognitive development. As iLs programs progress in it's users, the connection between the brain and the body become far more organized causing better processing of the world. iLs can help with better management of behavior, anxiety, coordination and balance, auditory sensitivities, auditory processing, and expressive speech. There are several different iLs programs that are tailored to the the needs and goals of the person using it. The number of sessions can range from 10-60 with around one hour of music per session. Each session builds up to more cognitive centered tasks in order to ensure confidence and improvement of skills in the users daily life. While there is an abundance of uses for iLs, it's most commonly used in professional spaces but can be incorporated in home use as well.

Section heading: Evaluation of treatment effectiveness - Ryuju Takahashi18

The Integrated Learning System is a tool for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) to increase their social skills, emotional regulation, auditory listening skills. Numerous experimental studies were conducted when testing the effectiveness of iLs, experimenting both usage at home and usage at school. The study recorded perceived improvement through observational measures, physiological data via electrodermal activity, and behavioral data based on individual goals, and behavior. Subjects participated in 5 days of at home usage of iLs and once a week treatment with multiple therapy sessions in the duration of the experiment. The results show clear signs of improvement in tested areas such sensory-motor, social-emotional skills, and language-academic skill. The study reported improvement in kids failure to follow direction. The iLs system is concluded to be an effective form of treatment for people with ASD.