Characteristics for the auditory representational system

  • Will move their eyes sideways
  • Breathe from the middle of their chest
  • Typically talk to themselves and some even move their lips!!
  • Are easily distracted by noise
  • Can repeat things back to you easily
  • Learn by listening
  • Usually like music and talking on the phone
  • Memorise by steps, procedures and sequences
  • Like to be TOLD how they are doing
  • Respond to a certain tone of voice or set of words
  • Will be interested in what you have to say about a topic
  • Are medium to fast talkers
  • Translate conversation to sounds association with the topic
  • Are excellent in repeating back instructions