Lighthouse Project The Listening Program

Adapted from: Information presented at "Listening With the Whole Body: With Sheila Frick and Colleen Hacker, 1999&2000.




Total cost may exceed $550. This includes CDs, headphones, and compact disc player (prices depends on the quality of the equipment and the number of CDs).

Portable Compact Disc Player:
Necessary Features
~ Elimination of background noise, hissing, clicking, etc.
~ Random Shuffle Button
~ Option to turn off bass boost
~ Volume control that is numbered and equal in both ears
~ Anti-skip device
* Always remember to listen to the volume prior to placing the headphones on your child's ears, you want the ears to "reach" for the music.

Quality Headphones:
Sennheiser 500A (or comparable HIGH quality headphones)
~ Right/Left earpiece designated and equal sounds dispersed to both ears
~ Sensitivity to approximately 2300 Hertz
~ Impedance value 150 Ohms

Tune Belt: to allow the child mobility during listening sessions

Therapist Prescribed Compact Disc:
Your child's therapist may prescribe a series of CDs or 1-2. Prices are $35-$55 each.



Why are the headphones necessary? Can't my child listen over speakers?

The high frequency sounds are an important aspect of therapeutic listening because many children have difficulty attending to these sounds. High frequency sounds die in the air. The headphones put the music closer to the ear.


Is music in the environment okay for my child to listen to?

It is okay to have background music on in your child's environment outside of listening times. Short periods of listening are recommended (15-20 minutes).


Can my child wear headphones again after using the program?

Yes. As with any music, limited use is recommended to allow the ear to "take a break." The volume should be soft and comfortable. Music with bass (rock and roll, heavy metal, etc.) is NOT recommended to be listened to with headphones. Classical, acoustic (without bass or drum) and children's music as well as recordings of spoken voice may be used.




For further information and initial consult please contact Kohar Enemark
Lighthouse Project (408) 871-8711 or email: kohar@thelighthouseproject.com