Digital Auditory Aerobics Therapy

Digital Auditory Aerobics is a form of intensive, non-invasive treatment for those who suffer from hearing sensitivity, distortions in hearing, auditory comprehension and/or sensory integration dysfunction.   DAA treatment can improve many aspects of normal everyday life, especially behavior, sensitivity to noises in the home, social interaction, speech and language development and learning.

Who can benefit from DAA therapy?

• Have a history of ear infections
• Do not pay attention to verbal instructions 50% of the time
• Are easily distracted by background noises
• Have difficulty with phonics
• Learn poorly through the auditory channel
• Have a diagnosed language problem
• Have slow response time to verbal stimuli
• Cover their ears to avoid sounds
• Frequently give odd or inappropriate responses in conversation
• Hear sounds such as airplanes, etc. before anyone else does
• Avoid eye contact

• He is more cooperative for longer periods of time.
• He has a more appropriate use of language - longer sentences and phrases.
• He has more appropriate responses - he responds to all questions instead of just some.
• She plays better with her brother and sister.
• He is much more compliant than ever before; works on tasks for longer periods of time.
• She now allows the radio to be played in the car.
• She is sleeping and eating better.
• He is much more affectionate.
• He is more aware of hot and cold.
• She is more focused, better attention, better concentration; better eye contact.
• She is more verbal; vocabulary has improved.
• There is less humming and aimless wandering.
• She is more accepting of changes in schedules and less transition needed.

How Much Time Does The Program Take And When Is It Scheduled?
The Digital Auditory Aerobics program consists of an initial and a midpoint hearing test (audiogram) and twenty 30-minute training sessions over a consecutive 10 day period.  Two half hour sessions are scheduled each day. A minimum of three hours must separate the half hour sessions. Sessions are conducted at LifeSkills' office located at Spring Villas Pointe in Winter Springs.

How Much Does It Cost?
The fee for DAA is $1,600. This does not include the cost of two audiograms which are done by an audiologist. These hearing tests are an additional cost to the parent that may or not be covered by the child's insurance. Insurance claims are not accepted for the DAA program. Payment by check, MasterCard or Visa is accepted.

For more information on this program, click here and request more information or call 407-629-9455.