Submitted by: Jane Shook MS, CCC/SLP, TLP Certified Provider
Lakewood Pediatric Therapy- Dallas, Texas

The following are direct quotes from twelve-year-old Megan who has been on the TLP Classic Kit for about six weeks. Her parents purchased TLP last year, but only implemented it inconsistently for the first two CD’s as Megan was quite adept at sabotaging the process. Recently, they have become more proactive in establishing an environment with rewards and consequences and compliance has regulated considerably. Now, Megan is enjoying the results so much I don’t believe you could pay her not to use it. I have faxed the Observations Checklist I helped her fill out by asking questions to define or illustrate the terms. I am also including the Observations Checklist I had her dad fill out to verify these results. Some of the discrepancies of change Megan noted were in areas with her contact with friends that may not have been observed. Megan has been in ongoing speech therapy with me for the past two years for auditory processing issues. She also sees a tutor for math on a regular basis. She moved from an elite private school to a public school this past fall, which was a good change for her. There are results noted as significant change since the onset of The Listening Program® on a regular basis.

The Listening Program® Observations Checklist
Megan and her father completed The Listening Program® Observations Checklist on March 23, 2005. Megan was on CD # 5 of the TLP Classic Kit, Cycle One following the Extended Schedule.

The following summarizes Megan’s own observations and those of her father. The summary indicates the total number of positive changes, by category out of the total number possible. What is significant is that there were no negative observations made although Megan’s father did share that while improving Megan still has some sound sensitivity and is easily annoyed when tired. Also worth noting is that Megan shared a change in her eating habits, not eating as much and taking smaller portions of food; she is more aware of her environment, picking up on lot’s of little things that she had not previously paid attention to; and shares she has much better handwriting.

Megan’s Comments about Life since Starting TLP
“Last year I didn’t have time to talk to my friends. After school I had so much homework that I could only tlak to them at recess. I only got to go to two sleepovers. I’m doing better in school. I’m getting good grades. I feel better. I get to spend more time with my friends after school, during the week and weekends. I’m getting enough sleep. I don’t get nightmares anymore, and I fall asleep faster. It’s making more sense to me. I can pay attention better and I don’t feel confused. I like school now. I get to do moe things that I want to do now and I can do things (works) faster. I get a better grade, even in math which I was failing last year. My average last year was a D, and this year it’s and 80. I even make some100’s. I’m more responsible. I am happier with my life now.”