How can we help?
How can you arrange to attend at Cluas?
You can simply phone or email or complete the enquiry form below to learn more about the Cluas Programme and speak with one of our team, so we can learn more about your particular needs and interest. Then, if you are happy to do so, we can arrange an assessment at Cluas.
As a first main step Cluas carry out an individual assessment specifically with a view to establishing whether a programme at Cluas would be of benefit to you. Normally an assessment can be organized to take place within a few weeks.
Assessment at Cluas
After contacting Cluas you will be given an appointment for an assessment. At this appointment we will assess the person’s Auditory Processing, listening, developmental profile and discuss personal history. After this, we will show you around the centre, including the adults’ room, where the programme will take place, and introduce you to the Cluas staff.
Using the information gathered at the initial assessment, an individualzed Cluas programme is designed for you. Following the assessment, should a programme then be recommended and agreed with you, a programme would generally take place in the three stages over a period of approximately four months. The results of the assessment are available on the day and will be discussed with you.
When the programme starts, adults will listen to music through headphones. The properties of these recordings are being constantly modified by specialized sound equipment, which has been programmed according to the personal programme that has been designed for the person.
The programme will be in a small group setting or you may have a room to yourself. The Listening Therapist will organise the session , inlcluding your individual programme.
A standard programme at Cluas consists of three phases:
- The first stage is 15 days – for 2 hours each week-day (over 3 consecutive weeks)
- followed by an interval of 4 weeks (with no attendance at Cluas)
- The second stage is 8 days – for 2 hours each week-day (over 2 consecutive weeks)
- followed by an interval of 4 weeks (with no attendance at Cluas)
- The third stage is 8 days – for 2 hours each week-day (over 2 consecutive weeks)
Progress will be regularly monitored and formally re-assessed at the beginning and end of each stage, the results of which will be discussed with you. Frequent consultation with senior Cluas staff members will answer any questions and provide explanations and guidance throughout your programme.
At the consultation meeting at the end of stage 3, recommendations for follow-up and possible further stages will be made, where appropriate. While 3 stages of Cluas Programme may be enough for some people, experience has taught us that others benefit from a number of further 8-day stages of the programme. We review all of our clients’ progress 3 months following the completion of stage 3.
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