The Listening Program and Sound Sensitivity in Autism

More than 25 years of research have explored how The Listening Program® (TLP) may improve sound sensitivity, sensory processing, and auditory processing.

This new peer-reviewed pilot study adds an important piece to that body of evidence. The study was IRB-approved and conducted at Children’s Health Dallas.

Children ages 5 to 10 with autism and auditory-sensory overresponsivity completed The Listening Program (TLP) with Waves™ Air & Bone Conduction headphones at home.

The findings included:

🔹 Significant improvement in sound sensitivity
🔹Gains in social participation, functional daily activities, and communication skills

Three months after listening ended, gains in sensory processing, social skills, and communication remained stable. Parents noted more spontaneous speech, improved attentiveness, and greater social engagement.

For families, these findings offer hope that TLP may support more than sound tolerance. Read the study, talk with your provider about what it may mean for your child, and share it with others who support your family.

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