Medical and Professional Practitioners
Since 1982, a
host of medical practitioners, clinicians and therapists have
used the Learning Breakthrough Program™ to treat a wide variety of issues. The root level,
foundational brain structures that the program focusses on,
makes this powerful, drug-free therapy suitable for a wide
array of disorders, difficulties and differences as well as
general "brain fitness" for those without any specific
challenges. Below is information specific to certain areas of
expertise.
One of the most
widely embraced aspects of the newly revised version the the
Learning Breakthrough Program™ is that it is
now organized and structured to be easy to use by your client
in their home. This makes for a wonderful "homework" product
to support your clinical therapies and as a terrific
maintenance tool your client can use when therapy has
ended. The program can be used clinically as is, right
out of the box, or tailored for specific client needs and
combined with other therapies to further enhance their
effectiveness.
Occupational Therapists: Sensory processing and sensory integration therapy combined
with precision vestibular challenge can have a significant
impact on a wide range of issues. Over the years, OTs have
used the Learning Breakthrough Program™ to treat ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia,
Dyspraxia, Austism, Aspergers and other non-specific learning
difficulties and motor skills challenges. Combining the
program and/or parts of the program with other therapies, such
as listening therapies, has the effect of "super charging" the
efficacy of the specific treatment. The program is
complementary to most every type of therapy as long as the
client is able to stand. Here is what Dr. Lucy Jane
Miller, PhD. has to say about the program:
“The Learning Breakthrough Program is a helpful clinical
therapy for a wide range of sensory processing issues. The
unique nature of the program lends itself to use with a
variety of therapeutic approaches and its ease of use gives us
all a new tool to put in the hands of clients for use in their
homes. I have integrated this holistic program within my
practice and encourage fellow OTs to take advantage of the
benefits this wonderful tool has to offer."
Dr.
Lucy Jane Miller, Ph.D., OTR, studied with Dr. Ayres in 1972.
In 1978, Dr. Miller started the KID Foundation to further the
efforts of Dr. Ayres. The Kid Foundation is the only full time
research facility in the world to focus exclusively on Sensory
Processing Disorders. Dr. Miller’s latest book is
titled: Sensational Kids – Hope and Help for Children with
Sensory Processing Disorder
(SPD).
(A
$10 donation is made to the KID Foundation by Learning
Breakthrough for every program kit purchased by an
Occupational Therapist.)
Click
here to visit the KID Foundation
website.
Medical Doctors and
Psychiatrists: The Learning Breakthrough
Program™ is a
respectable complementary and alternative treatment for
ADD/ADHD. Proper program use speeds up brain processing and
reaction times similar to the effects of stimulant drug
therapy, however the effects take a considerable period of
time compared to the immediate impact proper drug use
delivers. We acknowledge the efficacy of a properly prescribed
and monitored pharmacological intervention as the only FDA
approved treatment for ADD/ADHD. The Learning Breakthrough
Program™ provides a
respectable complementary and alternative treatment for those
patients who indicate a desire to try something other than
medication. For patients currently recieveing medication,
program use may help lower the dosage and eventually lead to
cessation. We would encourage someone who is currently taking
medication, and who wants to use the program, to consult their
physician and to continue the medication as it will help the
patient focus on the program activities.
Physical
Therapists: Physical therapy for various
injuries and surgeries are specific to the physical
impairment. What is quite often unrecognized is damage that
may have occured to the vestibular (balance) system as a
result of an injury or surgery. Combining balance remediation,
such as the Learning Breakthrough Program™, along with physical therapy, may hasten recovery.
Quite often bringing a patient back to 100% may indeed require
therapy to the vestibular system. The Learning Breakthrough
Program™ is an ideal
tool as it can be used in the clinic, along with other
therapies, as well as at home by the patient in support of
ongoing treatment.
Child
Psychologists: The Learning Breakthrough
Program™ offers a
unique opportunity to treat root level issues that are
involved in Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Dyspraxia and other
non-specific learning disabilities. Many sufferers of these
conditions also have poor coordination and physical abilities
as well. Along with improvements in learning and attention
difficulties, physical and sporting performance tends to
improve from consistent program use and eventually has a
positive impact on ones self esteem.
Audiologists:
Using the Learning Breakthrough Program™, along
with listening therapies and other auditory treatments, will
enhance their effectiveness. This results from the
introduction of stimulation to other senses, especially the
vestibular. Lifting up one sense can help improve others which
is why some Interactive Metronome practitioners have their
patients stand on our unique balance board while using IM. A
variety of listening therapies have incorporated parts or all
of the Learning Breakthrough Program™ as a way to
further impact auditory processing.
Developmental
Optometrists: Over the years, many
developmental optometrists have used the Learning Breakthrough
Program™ with stroke victims and other clients. The development
of networks of neuro pathways that result from consistent
program use has positively impacted stroke victims help
restore functioning in sensory areas that were lost or damaged
as a result of a stroke or other problem. The program,
developed when Dr. Belgau was the Director of the Visual and
Motor Perception Lab at the University of Houston, improves a
variety of visual processing functions, such as binocular
teaming and visual acuity. Read through the Theoretical
Components section of this website to learn more about how the
program can become a valuable tool in your
practice.
To view a wonderful video
presentation where you will hear from professionals,
educators, parents and students who have experienced the
Learning Breakthrough Program™, click
here.
To read about in great detail
the Theoretical Components of the program, click
here.
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