Case Study: Ren’s Parents help anxious teen build confidence and self-regulation with Integrated Listening Systems

Ren’s Family boosts self-regulation in 6 weeks with Integrated Listening Systems

Ren's parents, a family seeking support for their neurodivergent 16-year-old son, were challenged by his high anxiety, frequent flight responses, and struggles with self-regulation and social confidence. They turned to vendor Integrated Listening Systems and provider Catherine Stephenson, who utilized the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and the Integrated Listening System (ILS) to address these issues.

The solution from Integrated Listening Systems involved a tailored delivery of the ILS Optimal Performance I program and the SSP, adapted to the client's needs and paced with co-regulation. The results were significant, including improved self-regulation, decreased anxiety, and a major boost in confidence. Measurably, Ren's MFA scores decreased across social-emotional, cognitive, and sleep domains. He began attending college full-time, formed sustained friendships, and his family reported he was "turning into a confident young person."