Sound Effects with Dorinne Davis, MA, CCC-A, FAAA

“Sound Effects with Dorinne Davis” will discuss how sound affects the person with autism. Ms. Davis will share her expertise as the only person certified in all the major sound therapies, as well as invite other well known specialists in the specific fields of sound therapy to discuss their knowledge and experiences with the listener.

Program Archive

  • Thu, 10/13/2011 - 2:30pm

    Today's show will discuss differences of listening to female versus male voices and things to consider for developing language and listening skills. Additionally information about auditory neurons and sensory input will be discussed.

  • Thu, 09/08/2011 - 2:30pm

    Dorinne Davis discusses an article on ultrasonic hearing related to those with hearing loss or deafness and connects it to sound-based therapy effects by using bone and skin conduction of sound to make change within The Davis Model of Sound Intervention.

  • Thu, 08/11/2011 - 2:30pm

    Dorinne Davis provides an overview of recent research from the United Kingdom on various physiological responses of the ear, including GABA and glutamate, movement of the hair cells, and more. Then she discusses how various sound-based therapies within The Davis Model of Sound Intervention support the medical profession in changing these issues needed for the perception of sound.

  • Thu, 07/14/2011 - 2:30pm

    Dorinne Davis discusses auditory neuropathy and localization of sound from two different research articles and how sound-based therapy as used within The Davis Model of Sound Intervention can and has been used to support change for those on the autism spectrum.

  • Thu, 06/09/2011 - 2:30pm

    Dorinne Davis discusses how magnesium levels can play an important role in the health of the inner ear, especially with noise induced hearing issues, ototoxicity, and hyperexcitability of sound. Calcium and glutamate are also included in the discussion. And then she relates this information to how the challenges with imbalances of these nutrients can be supported within The Davis Model of Sound Intervention.

  • Thu, 05/12/2011 - 2:30pm

    Most children on the autism spectrum have sensory processing challenges. This show goes over specific questions that parents may be asked that help provide the best programming of the many different sound-based therapies that exist within the protocol of The Davis Model of Sound Intervention. Smell, touch, sound, vision and taste are all included.

  • Thu, 04/14/2011 - 2:30pm

    The upcoming Seasonal Events such as Passover, Easter, Graduations, Family gatherings can be difficult for a child on the autism spectrum when too much sound stimulates them. This show discusses ideas for what to do before entering a situation of over-stimulation, what to do once they are in an over-stimulating environment, and what to do after they have left an overstimulating environment. And then sharing that with sound-based therapies these major issues can be significantly diminished.

  • Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:30pm

    Discussion of neural reflexes near the ear and how these reflexes can be impacted by sound-based therapies.

  • Thu, 12/09/2010 - 12:30pm

    Today's show will discuss how sound affects sensory processing challenges and talk about the types of change that sound-based therapies have demonstrated within The Davis Model of Sound Intervention.

  • Thu, 11/11/2010 - 12:30pm

    Sound processing is often assumed to be the same as auditory processing, but it is not. This show discusses the differences between them and how sound processing support is necessary to develop auditory processing skills.