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Recent Blog Posts:

5/1/13: New Study: Calming Anxiety-Based Behaviors in Autism with Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention (REI) Drumming Rhythms

This study explored the ability of Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention (REI) drumming rhythms to reduce anxiety and anxiety-based behaviors, such as aggresson, self-stimulatory behaviors, and emotional outbursts, including tantrums and oppositional behavior.

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4/2/13: New Study Article About REI Published in the Netherlands

Recently researcher, Wim Oostra wrote a paper on a study he conducted in a school in the Netherlands with 100 children ages 6-13. Half listened to an REI recording while the other half listened to a placebo recording. 

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3/07/13: Case Study: 12 year-old with Autism, Anxiety, and Aggressive Behaviors

Nancy was a highly verbal, though often inappropriate, extroverted, non-compliant and somewhat physically aggressive 12 year-old. Nancy was quite a force. She entered the room singing a Disney movie song. She engaged with me to the extent that she sang and danced around me, so I just jumped in playing. 

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2/11/13: Case Study: 7 year-old with Autism and Anxiety

We just put up a new paper on our first autism case study. This is back in the day when Jeff Strong played live for each person and the session was supported by a recording that was played daily. If you have an interest in the origins of REI and the role that live drumming has on our programs this paper is a must-read.

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1/13/13: Case Study: James, a 11 Year Old Male with Autism

James was diagnosed with PDD NOS with complicating diagnoses of verbal apraxia and sensory processing disorder. His most significant issues were:

  • Anxiety. Generalized anxiety as well as fear of changes in routine and unfamiliar places.
  • Sleep Problems.
  • Self-stimmulatory behaviors such as vocal noise-making, pinching, hand-flapping.
  • Poor social engagement.
  • Apraxia and lack of verbal communication.

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About the Strong Institute

Under the direction of Institute Director and REI creator, Jeff Strong, the Strong Institute is the world's leading custom brain stimulation research and therapy center.

Since 1994, we have created custom-made auditory brain stimulation programs for individuals with neurobiological disorders. Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention (REI) is clinically-proven and evidence-based. REI has positively impacted tens-of-thousands of clients with a variety of conditions including, attention deficit disorder, autism, bipolar disorder, depression, chronic pain, insomnia, PTSD, sensory processing disorders, sleep disorders, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and others.

REI Custom Program

Brain Shift Radio

Brain Shift Radio is a new innovation in music streaming and auditory brain stimulation that gives you unprecedented control over your experience.

Our dual stream technology not only allows you to tailor the mix for your best results, you also have control to choose tracks yourself, making the process engaging and fun. With over 100,000 therapeutic combinations available, you can experiment and find unique mixes that work just for you.

Brain Shift Radio subscriptions cost just $9.99/month (or $59.00/year). Learn more Brain Shift Radio here.

Generalized CDs

REI generalized CDs are designed for use on an episodic basis (that is, the positive response occurs each time the CD is used and lasts for up to six hours afterwards). Our Generalized CDs are cost-effective tools that are being used in tens-of-thousands of homes, schools, and institutions worldwide. Our current generalized recordings are:

Calming Rhythms
Focusing Rhythms
Sleep Rhythms
SI Series 8-CD set
Sensory integration Individual CDs

For Professionals

Authorized Provider Training
Train to become an Authorized REI Provider. Help your clients with REI programs and CDs while earning CEUs.
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REI Technology Licensing
License REI Technology for your clinic or practice and have a custom REI solution just for you.
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Studies and Papers
REI is an evidence-based program. Check out the Resources section to learn more.
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