TY - JOUR
AU - R. Alyoubi
AU - A. Issa
AU - H. Al-Mwaulid
AU - A. Alyazidi
A1 - 
AB - This study investigated the therapeutic effectiveness of the Berard Auditory Integration Training (AIT) protocol, a neurosensory intervention believed to address underlying auditory processing deficits that often contribute to the high comorbidity of learning disabilities (LD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), for treating children diagnosed with both conditions. A prospective, single-arm interventional study was conducted using a standardized 10-day AIT program with the Earducator device on ten pediatric participants with dual diagnoses. Measurements were taken at baseline, mid-intervention, post-intervention, and a 15-day follow-up using a validated behavioral observation checklist and an academic skills assessment. Quantitative analysis demonstrated marked improvements across all domains, with hyperactivity and attention-deficit scores significantly decreasing from severe to mild-moderate levels, and academic skills such as letter recognition and language showing consistent improvement. Furthermore, qualitative parental reports corroborated these findings, noting improvements in social interaction, reduced auditory sensitivity, and better adaptive behaviors. The findings provide preliminary evidence that AIT serves as an effective adjunctive therapy for reducing core ADHD symptoms and fostering academic and behavioral gains in children with LD, thus justifying the need for larger, randomized controlled trials.
AD - Pediatric Neurology Section, Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; Department of Special Education, Arish University, North Sinai, Egypt.; Auditory Integration Training Program, Khadijah Attar Center, Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; Department of Instructional Technology and Design, College of Education, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; Pediatric Neurology Section, Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
AN - 41958508
BT - J Med Life
C5 - HIT & Telehealth
CP - 2
DA - Feb
DO - 10.25122/jml-2025-0170
DP - NLM
IS - 2
JF - J Med Life
LA - eng
N2 - This study investigated the therapeutic effectiveness of the Berard Auditory Integration Training (AIT) protocol, a neurosensory intervention believed to address underlying auditory processing deficits that often contribute to the high comorbidity of learning disabilities (LD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), for treating children diagnosed with both conditions. A prospective, single-arm interventional study was conducted using a standardized 10-day AIT program with the Earducator device on ten pediatric participants with dual diagnoses. Measurements were taken at baseline, mid-intervention, post-intervention, and a 15-day follow-up using a validated behavioral observation checklist and an academic skills assessment. Quantitative analysis demonstrated marked improvements across all domains, with hyperactivity and attention-deficit scores significantly decreasing from severe to mild-moderate levels, and academic skills such as letter recognition and language showing consistent improvement. Furthermore, qualitative parental reports corroborated these findings, noting improvements in social interaction, reduced auditory sensitivity, and better adaptive behaviors. The findings provide preliminary evidence that AIT serves as an effective adjunctive therapy for reducing core ADHD symptoms and fostering academic and behavioral gains in children with LD, thus justifying the need for larger, randomized controlled trials.
PY - 2026
SN - 1844-122X (Print); 1844-122x
SP - 115
EP - 119+
ST - Auditory integration training techniques for brain stimulation to reduce attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms and improve academic and behavioral skills among children with learning disabilities
T1 - Auditory integration training techniques for brain stimulation to reduce attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms and improve academic and behavioral skills among children with learning disabilities
T2 - J Med Life
TI - Auditory integration training techniques for brain stimulation to reduce attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms and improve academic and behavioral skills among children with learning disabilities
U1 - HIT & Telehealth
U3 - 10.25122/jml-2025-0170
VL - 19
VO - 1844-122X (Print); 1844-122x
Y1 - 2026
ER -