2026, Volume 19, Issue 2, pp 115 – 119

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

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* Corresponding author Anas Alyazidi, Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract

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.

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PubMed ID: 10.25122/jml-2025-0170
DOI: JMedLife-19-115

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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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