🎧 What Is iLs — And Why It Might Be Exactly What You Need
If you or your child struggles with focus, anxiety, sensory overwhelm, or emotional ups and downs, you’re probably used to feeling stuck. You’ve tried tools. You’ve tried willpower. Maybe you’ve even tried therapy — but something still isn’t clicking.
That’s because what you’re facing may not be about “trying harder.”
It might be about your nervous system needing support.
That’s exactly what the Integrated Listening System (iLs) is designed to help with.
🧠 So… What Is iLs?
iLs is a brain-body program that combines therapeutic music, movement, and simple activities to help your nervous system get back into balance.
You (or your child) wear special headphones that play music designed to stimulate parts of the brain involved in focus, regulation, learning, and emotional control. While the music plays, you move — walking, balancing, playing, stretching. It’s gentle, fun, and surprisingly powerful.
This isn’t just another calming app or tool.
It’s a way to retrain how your brain and body work together — so everyday things like transitions, attention, or staying regulated don’t feel so hard.
💡 What Can iLs Help With?
iLs is used by thousands of families, adults, and therapists for issues like:
- ADHD / inattention – to support better focus without burnout
- Anxiety or shutdown – so you can finally feel calm in your own skin
- Sensory sensitivities – less overwhelm from sounds, lights, tags, chaos
- Emotional reactivity – fewer meltdowns, easier recovery from stress
- Burnout & trauma – restore your baseline and rebuild resilience
- Reading & auditory challenges – improve listening, memory, and learning
If you or your child are constantly “just getting by,” iLs may be the reset you need.
What Does a Session Look Like?
Each session lasts about 30–50 minutes, and you’ll usually do it 3–5 times per week. It can be done:
- At home with professional guidance, or
- In a therapy office with hands-on support
During each session, you:
- Put on the headphones
- Listen to gentle, specially filtered music
- Do light movement and sensory-motor activities
- Cool down and reflect
It feels more like play than therapy — but what it’s doing under the surface is real brainwork.
Which Program Is Right for Me?
iLs Programs — What They Can Do for You or Your Child
Whether you or your child is struggling to stay calm, pay attention, learn, or just feel better in your body, iLs programs are designed to support real change — not just manage symptoms. Here’s a breakdown of how each program can help.
Calming Program
This is the go-to program when things feel intense, unpredictable, or just too much. It’s especially helpful for anyone who feels anxious, wired, or emotionally “on edge” all the time.
- Ease daily stress and anxious thoughts
- Reduce emotional outbursts or shutdowns
- Support deeper, more restful sleep
- Make sensory overload (like sounds or textures) easier to handle
- Help you (or your child) feel safer and more settled in your body
Sensory & Motor Program
If your child is always bumping into things, gets overwhelmed by certain clothes or textures, or struggles with coordination, this program is for them. Adults can benefit too — especially if you’ve always felt “off” in your body.
- Make sensory experiences (sounds, lights, touch) feel less overwhelming
- Improve balance and body awareness
- Support smoother, more confident movement
- Help with posture, coordination, and motor planning
- Build the brain-body connection that’s needed for learning and attention
Concentration & Attention Program
This one’s perfect for kids (or adults) who struggle to sit still, stay focused, or get things done without getting sidetracked. It builds the brain’s ability to manage tasks, emotions, and distractions.
- Boost focus and attention span
- Cut down on impulsive or hyperactive behavior
- Make it easier to start and finish tasks
- Improve memory and follow-through
- Strengthen organization and problem-solving skills
Reading & Auditory Processing Program
If reading is a struggle, or if it’s hard to understand and remember what someone just said, this program targets the brain’s ability to process language and sound. It’s often helpful for kids with learning challenges like dyslexia or auditory processing difficulties.
- Improve listening and sound awareness
- Build stronger reading and comprehension skills
- Make it easier to follow verbal instructions
- Boost memory for what’s heard in class or conversation
- Support clearer speech and language processing
Optimal Performance Program 1
This program is for high-performing teens and adults who feel stuck in survival mode. If you’re burned out, emotionally reactive, or mentally foggy, it helps your brain work better under stress.
- Clear mental fog and sharpen your thinking
- Help you stay calm and bounce back from stress faster
- Strengthen self-control in tough moments
- Improve energy, focus, and emotional balance
- Help you sleep better and feel less drained during the day
Optimal Performance Program 2
Ready to level up? This is the next step once your nervous system is more stable. It’s for performers, athletes, entrepreneurs — anyone who wants to hit their peak without burning out.
- Keep you focused and sharp even under pressure
- Improve timing, rhythm, and coordination
- Support clear thinking during complex or high-stakes tasks
- Boost creativity, motivation, and “flow”
- Help your brain recover faster after intense effort or stress
These programs aren’t about fixing you — they’re about giving your brain and body the tools to function at their best. Whether you’re helping a child regulate their emotions, or you’re an adult looking to feel more focused and steady, iLs can help you get there.
Is This Backed by Science?
Yes. iLs is based on decades of research in neuroplasticity, auditory integration, and sensorimotor development. It’s used in schools, therapy clinics, and homes around the world. It’s gentle, non-invasive, and safe for most people.
What Families and Clients Say
“My daughter went from daily meltdowns to being able to stop, breathe, and tell me what she needs. That’s huge.”
“As an adult with anxiety and ADHD, this is the first time I’ve felt my brain wasn’t constantly in overdrive.”
“We were chasing behaviors. Now we’re supporting the actual system that controls them.”
When Will I See Results?
Everyone’s brain is different, but many people notice subtle changes after just a few sessions — better sleep, smoother mornings, fewer meltdowns, more capacity. Big shifts build over time, especially with consistency.
This isn’t a magic pill — it’s a nervous system upgrade.
Let’s Talk
You don’t have to figure this out alone. I’ll walk you through it, build a plan that fits your goals, and make sure it feels doable.
📅 Book a free call with Elizabeth to find out if iLs is the right next step for you or your child.
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