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What is iLs?
ILS is a multi-sensory program for improving brain function. It is an enjoyable activity, or “exercise,” which can be customized for all ages and skill levels for implementation in clinic, school or home.
Based on clinically proven outcomes, iLs programs strengthen existing pathways and create new neural connections/pathways in the brain (“neuroplasticity”). As these neurological connections grow stronger, language skills and emotional/psychological functions, such as self-confidence and regulation, also tend to improve.
The improvements in brain function are based on the premise that our higher brain functions – the “cortical functions” such as language, cognitive skills, socialization – rely and depend upon how well sensory input is received and processed as it enters the central nervous system and is relayed to the upper brain. iLs improves processing at both the sub-cortical and cortical levels.
For more detail on how iLs works, take a look at the short video interviews below and visit the Science page.
Who Can Benefit:
iLs has a global effect on the brain and central nervous system, influencing the following systems: balance, visual, auditory, motor, coordination, behaviour and emotional regulation. As a result, it is successfully implemented for a wide variety of conditions:
- Learning difficulties such as reading, spelling, math, auditory processing and attention
- Sensory processing and integration
- Stress, sleep, emotional regulation and mood problems
- Those with autism and neuro-developmental difficulties
Program Structure:
iLs is designed with a flexibility that allows it to be implemented for varied program lengths and locations, such as clinics, hospitals, schools and home. The 3 components of iLs – auditory, motor and interactive language – can be used together or independently, depending upon the situation and the needs of the individual. Most programs involve 20-60 sessions, with each session being 30-60 minutes in length.
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