Listening Checklist PLEASE NOTE: Listening Training services will now be offered through Rosalinde Tamburro at Connect Listening. You can complete a Listening Checklist by clicking here. English Français Español Receptive Listening This is listening which is directed outward. It keeps us attuned to the world around us, to what’s going on at home, at work or in the classroom. Receptive Listening short Attention Span distractibility misinterpretation of questions confusion of similar sounding words frequent need for repetition inability to follow a series of instructions Expressive Listening This is listening that is directed within. We use it to control our voice when we speak and sing and our eyes when we read or write. Expressive Listening flat and monotonous voice hesitant speech weak vocabulary poor sentence structure overuse of stereotyped expressions inability to sing in tune confusion or reversal of letters difficulty with reading poor spelling Motor Skills The ear of the body, which controls balance, body movements, co-ordination and body image, also needs close attention. Motor Skills poor posture fidgety behavior clumsy, uncoordinated movement poor sense of rhythm messy handwriting hard time with organization, structure confusion of left and right mixed dominance poor sport skills Protection Issues Listening is also the ability to leave out, or protect ourselves from “noise”, the information we don’t need. Difficulty at that level is often related to behavioral and social adjustment problems. Protection Issues oversensitivity to sound low frustration tolerance /irritability poor self-confidence poor self-image difficulty making friends tendency to withdraw, avoid others immaturity negative attitude toward school/work The Level of Energy The sensory system, and the ear in particular, are most instrumental in providing and regulating the energy we need to lead harmonious and fulfilling lives. The Level of Energy difficulty getting up tiredness at the end of the day habit of procrastinating hyperactivity tendency toward depression feeling overburdened with everyday tasks low motivation, lack of drive Developmental History This knowledge sheds light on the possible causes of a listening problem. Developmental History stressful pregnancy difficult birth early separation adoption delay in motor development delay in language development recurring ear infections Enter your contact info Please fill out the information below and Rosalinde Tamburro will contact you shortly Contact Info Full Name: Email Address: Telephone Number: Age & full name of the candidate: Location: Provide a brief summary of any relevant background information including diagnoses: