History

The Berard Method

The Berard method of Auditory Integration Training (AIT) was developed by the late Dr. Guy Berard, Ear Nose & Throat specialist for treatment of his own progressive hearing loss. Worstening of his own condition motivated him to develop the Audiokinetron. This electronic equipment alters and modifies music to have fast and randomized changes between high and low frequency sounds. This type of listening provides the hearing a type of massage that can stimulate several functions of the central nervous system. The brain can not use the usual listening technics and is forced to create new pathways.

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Filtered Sound Training

Rosalie Seymour continued to research more cost-effective ways of bringing AIT within the reach of the client. A PC-based programme was developed which delivers FST (Filtered Sound Training) – sound modulation with all the controls needed to ensure effective AIT. This allows FST to be done effectively at home. Those who cannot access a local practitioner may still obtain the training with minimum disruption. FST brings costs within everyone’s reach.