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What Johansen IAS Involves
The first step towards starting on a Johansen IAS programme involves assessment by a Registered Johansen
IAS Provider (Please use our interactive map to locate a provider in your area). Assessment will include the
use of checklists to gather background information, a listening audiogram if appropriate, together with formal
and informal tests to explore the individual’s profile of strengths and difficulties. Once a picture of the
individual’s difficulties has been gained Johansen IAS will be discussed and explained.
Johansen IAS is a home (or school) based Sound Therapy programme which involves daily listening to CDs
with specially recorded music for 10 to 15 minutes through over-the-ear headphones. Many individuals choose
to listen at bedtime when they are relaxed and daytime activities are not interrupted.
Reviews are carried out every four to ten weeks depending on age, when progress is discussed and a new
listening audiogram is taken (if appropriate). A new CD will be made, again customised to the individual needs
of the listener. The programme usually lasts around 8 to 12 months.
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