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every individual has the potential
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SERVICES
The Listen and Learn Centre is dedicated to the treatment of developmental disorders with non-invasive auditory and brain training programs. Many children experience problems as a result of abnormal development which can present as developmental delay, poor language skills and disruptive behaviour.
For this reason, the Listen and Learn Centre aims to treat developmental disorders at their origin.
The programs offered at the Centre are suitable for children from 3 years through to teenagers. Tailored adult programs are also available.
The Listen and Learn Centre believes in a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
we assist with...
Auditory Re-education Programs target the auditory system to improve processing of sound which is vital for receptive and expressive language.
Neurofeedback training challenges the brain to increase concentration, attention and manage other difficulties and disorders.
Developmental Movement Therapy addresses problems with sensory integration, motor coordination and learning.
TREATMENT
Some of the difficulties/disorders treated in children include:
Developmental Delay
Communication/Language Delay
Dyspraxia & related motor problems
Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome
Auditory Processing Difficulties/Disorder (APD)
Dyslexia and Learning Difficulties
ADD / ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Down’s Syndrome
Concentration and Listening Difficulties.
For adults we assist:
Peak Mental Performance
Vocal Performance and Musical Ability
Anxiety and Depression
Chronic Pain/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Sleep Disorders.
assessments
The first step at the Listen and Learn Centre is to undergo an assessment using standardised cognitive, educational and developmental tests as applicable. Once a profile is obtained an individualised treatment program is developed to target the client’s identified needs.
INFORMATION SEMINARS
The Listen and Learn Centre holds regular information seminars at the Centre in Balwyn.
Bookings are essential.
For more information please contact us.
Martha Mack Psychologist
B.B.Sc., Grad.Dip.Counselling, MAPS
Martha Mack is a Psychologist and founder of the Listen and Learn Centre. Over the past six years Martha has been dedicated to treating and assisting individuals with a variety of disorders and difficulties including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, learning difficulties, language and developmental delays. Martha’s multidisciplinary approach together with her vast experience and training enables her to assess and assist with improvements in auditory processing, auditory hypersensitivities, language and developmental delays and behavioural difficulties using non-invasive auditory and brain training programs.
Martha has trained as a Tomatis Listening Method Consultant, Neurofeedback Practitioner, Fast Forword Provider and The Listening Program consultant and trainer. She has been a Psychologist for 16 years.
Martha established the Listen And Learn Centre in 2001. The Centre is dedicated to the treatment of developmental disorders with non-invasive auditory and brain training programs. Assessments and Programs are suitable from 3 years of age.
The Listen And Learn Centre believes in a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
Regular information presentations are conducted at the Centre usually every three weeks. There is no charge for attendance however you will need to reserve the number of seats required. These sessions are open to Parents, Teachers and Professionals.
Dr Joseph V. Nastasi General Practitioner
MBBS BSc Dip. Acu Post Grad Dip. App. Sci (Swinburne University) Member ACNEM AIMA IFM RSM (London)
Dr. Joseph Nastasi completed his MBBS at Melbourne University and prior to this completed a Bachelor of Science at the same establishment. He has spent the last 30 years in a family medical practice and over the last 10 years he has become increasingly involved in integrative medicine initially obtaining a Diploma of Acupuncture and then more recently completing a Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Environmental Medicine at the Graduate School of Integrative Medicine (GSIM) at Swinburne University in Melbourne. It is here that Dr. Nastasi became a senior lecturer for 2 years.
Over the years he has established ties with AIMA and ACNEM and IFM (USA) and has become extremely interested in Behavioural and Spectrum Disorders in children. He is a qualified DAN practitioner and assesses and manages Autism Spectrum Disorders.
He is also experienced in teasing out the causative aetiology behind the development of Neurocognitive and Behavioural Disorders like ADD and ADHD as well as a host of Developmental Delay Disorders in a Multidisciplinary Care Approach that minimizes overlap and maximizes outcome for every parent and carer.
Rocco Di Vincenzo Consultant Dietitian (APD)
BSc MND PGrad Dip App Sci (Swinburne University) Member DAA CMA ACNEM AIMA AAOH IFM PhD Candidate Swinburne University School of Life and Social Sciences (LSS), Hawthorn, Melbourne, Australia
Mr. Rocco Di Vincenzo is a Consultant Dietitian (Accredited Practising Dietitian - APD) and works privately in a variety of clinics around metropolitan Melbourne. Rocco has worked as a Community Senior Dietitian for over a decade and until recently as the Swinburne University Hospital Chief Dietitian. Rocco has completed a Bachelor of Science (Monash University), a Masters in Human Nutrition and Dietetics (Deakin University) Postgraduate qualifications from the Australian College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine and most recently a Postgraduate Diploma in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine at Swinburne University's Graduate School of Integrative Medicine (GSIM). Rocco is a certified practitioner of NAET (Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique).
Rocco has a particular interest in individually tailored, patient-centred nutrition intervention programs and the justifiable, evidence-based, strategic use of pharmaceutical grade natural nutritional supplements (as a treatment adjunct) in treating the cause of disease and alleviation of patient symptomatology. Rocco has a special interest in how food and nutrition (including nutritional supplementation) is crucial in the treatment of gastrointestinal and liver dysfunction and disorders; neurological/neuropsychiatric conditions such anxiety/depression, ADHD/Autism, Asperger's including learning and behavioural difficulties; autoimmune diseases (such as Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis) and people with syndrome x (including people with diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, obesity and the like).
Service Categories
Allergy Testing / Treatments, Counselling, Feldenkrais, Holistic Doctor, Nutrition, Psychotherapy, Sound Therapy
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