Did you know you can "retrain" your hearing to understand better? Discover the SENA method!

Sometimes, even though we hear sounds, the quality we perceive them with isn't optimal. This can make it difficult for us to distinguish sounds clearly and, as a result, we have trouble understanding and remembering what we hear. It's as if the sound information arrives a little "distorted."

The SENA Method is a way to assess how well we hear, but not just whether we hear too much or too little volume! It focuses on the quality of our hearing.

Sight and hearing are the two main ways children receive information. That's why it's so important to pay attention to them!

Central Auditory Processing is what our brain does with what we hear. It's like a filter that organizes all the sound information before we understand it. If this "filter" isn't well developed, we can experience difficulties in school, from minor concentration issues to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Sometimes, we hear some sound frequencies louder or quieter than others; we have a hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity to certain frequencies. This is called auditory distortion , and it can greatly affect school performance. To read aloud, you have to connect each letter you see with a sound you hear. To do this well, our ear has to have assigned each sound its exact "place."

Auditory stimulation using the SENA method aims to mature our auditory "filter" so that sounds can be correctly processed by our brain.

How does it work? Well, the music is modified by a computer. Some frequencies and the volume of the sounds are changed. When designing this program, important factors are taken into account to stimulate our senses:

• Sound frequency .
• Intensity or volume of the sound.
• Duration of sounds.

In each auditory stimulation session, a different piece of music is played. The music is carefully chosen so that we hear the widest possible range of frequencies.

But before the music reaches our ears, it's modified! Sounds are filtered so our brain doesn't know when the next stimulus is coming—like giving it little sound "surprises" to get our ears active.

The technique used is called the SENA Auditory Stimulation System.

Each program is unique to each individual! And it's reviewed weekly so any necessary changes can be made. It's a "tailor-made" fit for your ear!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about SENA Auditory Stimulation

1. What is SENA auditory stimulation? It's a method that seeks to improve the quality of auditory processing through listening to digitally modified music.
2. How is this different from a normal hearing test? A normal hearing test measures the amount or intensity of sound we can hear, while a SENA assesses the quality with which our brain processes those sounds.
3. How can SENA auditory stimulation help with attention problems? By improving the way the brain processes sounds, it can help better filter auditory information and facilitate concentration.
4. What is auditory distortion and how does it affect learning? It occurs when certain frequencies are heard with greater or lesser intensity, which can make it difficult to connect letters (visual sounds) with their corresponding sounds, affecting reading.
5. How is music modified in the SENA method? Certain frequencies and the volume of the music are digitally modified by randomly introducing sound filters.
6. What is the main goal of auditory stimulation? The goal is to help mature the brain's auditory pathway so that sounds can be processed more accurately and efficiently.
7. How long does a SENA hearing stimulation program last? The duration is individualized and reviewed weekly to adapt to each person's needs and progress.
8. Is it necessary to always listen to the same music? No, different music is usually played during each session to ensure stimulation of the widest possible range of frequencies.
9. Who is SENA auditory stimulation recommended for? It's recommended for people with auditory processing problems, learning difficulties, attention problems, and other disorders related to the way sound is processed.
10. What should I do if I think I could benefit from the SENA method? Ideally, you should seek out a professional trained in the SENA method who can assess your auditory processing and determine if the program is right for you.