The Neuroscience of Sound Sensitivity: New Research, New Answers Jay R. Lucker, EdD, CCC-A/SLP, FAAA Audiologist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Professor Hosted by Alex Doman Founder and CEO of Advanced Brain Technologies đź“… Wednesday, June 24 | 60 Minutes đź•’ 1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT đź“Ť Live on Zoom Sound sensitivity is one of the most common sensory challenges people face, and one of the least understood. It affects an estimated 15% of the general population and over 40% of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Families build their lives around it. The cost to learning, attention, communication, and quality of life is significant. For decades, the clinical response has been accommodation: managing the environment, reducing sound exposure, and teaching people to cope. That is not treatment. Neuroscience points to a different path. Advanced Brain Technologies has spent more than two decades researching and developing solutions to sound sensitivity with a growing body of evidence. In this free live webinar, Alex and Dr. Lucker will discuss the research behind The Listening Program® and Acoustical Neuromodulation (ANM), including new peer-reviewed research on both, including a study conducted at Children’s Health in Dallas. It examined children with autism and significant sound sensitivity who completed TLP Spectrum with Waves Air and Bone Conduction Headphones. Every child began in the most severe hearing-sensitivity category. Every child improved. Those gains persisted through follow-up testing three months after program completion. This session will explore what that means, why it matters, and what it can mean for people seeking lasting relief. In This Session, You Will Learn: ▪️What auditory processing disorders are and how they connect to sound sensitivity ▪️Why the classical and nonclassical auditory pathways explain what other approaches miss ▪️The different types of sound sensitivity, how to tell them apart, and why it matters for outcomes ▪️What lasting brain change looks like and how to recognize it ▪️Why this is the moment to pay attention to the evidence supporting ABT’s sound-based brain training for treatment decisions This free live webinar is for parents, individuals, and professionals seeking evidence-based answers. About Our Guest Dr. Jay R. Lucker is an internationally recognized expert in auditory and language processing disorders, with over two decades of experience in clinical practice, research, and education. He has published extensively on auditory processing disorders and their treatment, including groundbreaking work on the effects of therapies such as The Listening Program (TLP). His research has demonstrated significant improvements in auditory processing skills and reductions in negative emotional reactions to listening, particularly in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Dr. Lucker is a Professor Emeritus at Howard University in Washington, DC, where he taught for 21 years. He is also an invited professor at North Carolina Central University, where he currently teaches, and has previously served at Xavier University of Louisiana. In his private practice, he evaluates, diagnoses, and develops tailored interventions for individuals with auditory and language processing disorders. With a dedication to advancing the field, Dr. Lucker combines academic expertise with practical clinical solutions, empowering individuals and clinicians alike to address complex auditory challenges. About Our Host Alex Doman is the founder and CEO of Advanced Brain Technologies and the creator of The Listening Program® (TLP), a neuroscience-based music listening therapy used by families, clinicians, and educators worldwide to support learning, emotional regulation, and cognitive development across the lifespan. His work is grounded in a simple but powerful idea: that sound and music can meaningfully support the brain’s ability to organize, adapt, and function at its best. A third-generation pioneer in brain health and neurodevelopment, Alex has spent more than 30 years working with families, clinicians, educators, and organizations worldwide. He is the bestselling co-author of Healing at the Speed of Sound® and a sought-after voice on podcasts and in interviews exploring brain health, development, and applied neuroscience. Alex is also a co-founder of Vital Neuro, a patented, mobile, clinical-grade brain-training platform that combines responsive music and neurofeedback to support focus, sleep, stress regulation, and emotional balance. He is known for making complex science feel human, translating research into practical approaches that meet people where they are.
