When Listening Comes Alive: A Guide to Effective Learning and Communication

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Summary: A MUST read..
Review: ...well written with practical information and a touching personal experience. Madaule's book is a must read for educators and parents alike. It reveals a component in the challenges faced by the learning disabled which is overlooked by many practitioners. Full of insight and very comprehensive. I haven't stopped talking about this book since putting it down.

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Summary: A MUST read..
Review: a friend recommended this book after having a workshop with the author. the whole concept of behavior problems that can be helped by retraining the ear is amazing. i was fascinated by the physiology of the ear and the fact that the ear brings energy to the brain, not just sounds. i am recommending this book to several friends, one of whom is a special ed teacher.

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Summary: fascinating concept
Review: a friend recommended this book after having a workshop with the author. the whole concept of behavior problems that can be helped by retraining the ear is amazing. i was fascinated by the physiology of the ear and the fact that the ear brings energy to the brain, not just sounds. i am recommending this book to several friends, one of whom is a special ed teacher.

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Summary: Excellent book
Review: Madaule's approach to learning and communication difficulties is very comprehensive. As a mother of an academically underachieving child, his book offered insights to a refreshing, non-invasive therapy. Since completing his listening training, my son is now achieving at grade level! I recommend When Listening Comes Alive for all parents who are looking for a clear understanding of listening-related learning disabilities and possibly a successful option to medication, as it has been for my son.

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Summary: Help for desparate parents
Review: The personal story of the author, his very troubled youth, and the man who helped him overcome his severe problems - Alfred Tomatis. After overcoming his difficulties the author started treatimg others with the same method. In a nutshell: the Tomatis Method relies on the ear and it's function (listening) to treat conditions as different as Autism, Hyperactivity, singing, reading and writing problems and many more. This is a facinating book for it combines a very moving personal story with a VERY CLEAR presentation of the method. Any parent with a child diagnosed as hyperactive or the like should read the book. Any person who is interested in a very unique and original approach to the way our body functions shouldn't miss this one. And actually it is a must-read for all teachers.