It is possible for an individual to have normal hearing and yet struggle to listen.
Listening is disrupted when the individual has trouble with quickly and accurately analysing and interpreting the sound stimuli that their ears perceive.
The Tomatis Method stimulates different centres in the brain, improves neuronal connections, cognitive function and processing information. The training help to listen better, not hear better. By improving your listening skills your confidence increases, your child can reach important developmental milestones and celebrate academic achievements.
Why Choose the Tomatis® Method?
- Non-Invasive & Gentle: The Tomatis® Method is a natural, drug-free approach suitable for all ages—from babies to the elderly.
- Tailored Programs: Tailored listening programs meet the specific needs of each individual, making them highly effective.
- Proven Benefits: Extensive research shows that the Tomatis® Method can support individuals with autism, sensory processing disorders, attention issues, and more.
The Tomatis® Method Has Helped Adults and Children With:
- Auditory Processing Disorders
- Anxiety
- Attention Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome
- Balance, Coordination and Motor Skills
- Emotion Regulation and Sensory Integration
- Learning Disorders
What does the Tomatis Method involve?
Your Tomatis journey starts with an initial assessment where your goals are defined and the Tomatis Evaluation Questionnaire (TEQ) is completed. Depending on your goals further assessments or questionnaires may be needed which together with the listening test form your baseline. Your Tomatis training equipment is then prepared with an individual program.
A Tomatis Intensive Block consists of the main and consolidation phase. During the main phase you complete the auditory training. At the end of the intensive block, there is a follow up assessment during which it will be decided whether to complete another Tomatis Intensive Block.
You can relax, play, read, do household work, humm, anything that relaxes you and put you in a comfortable place. It is strongly recommended not to eat, chew gums, use any screens (TV, laptop, video games, smart phones…), be in a noisy place or moving vehicle (riding, driving, etc) as this will interfere with the Tomatis auditory training.
If you are interested, please book an Onboarding Meeting with me.
You will find further information about the practice-based success of the Tomatis Method on the New Zealand website www.tomatis.co.nz or the international website www.tomatis.com.
Tomatis FAQs
A typical training includes three intensive blocks as shown in the picture. Each phase includes a main and consolidation phase and all in all takes approximately 2-3 months.
Absolutely. Just because your child does not talk it does not imply that a Tomatis trianing is not useful. You can realise changes in the regulation, listening, eye contact, interaction and your connection with your child which are all aspects that impact on someone who talks or doesn’t talk.
One of its biggest strengths of the Tomatis Method is its flexibility. We know that your calender is full and it can be quite stressful and overwhelming to come into yet another new clinic. The Tomatis training can be done at the convenience of your home.
We have different equipment one of which includes a bone conduction set which can be worn in a comfortable belt which enables the preparation for the use of a headphones.
It is not a traditional music therapy which includes making music or playing an instrument. However, classic music is used in the Tomatis method together with parameters and specifically designed headphones. The program is designed to continually stimulate the brain to enable re-routing of stimulation that improves the processing of external stimuli. With this approach that professor Tomatis developed, people can improve their communication abilities, self-regulation abilities and improve their language while diminishing the overstimulation.
The crucial difference is the specifically designed processing of the Tomatis Method which cannot be replicated by playing CDs, iPods etc. A specially designed headphone is needed to create the effect which is essential for the auditory stimulation and processing of the Tomatis method.
A unique sign of the Tomatis Method is that it treates the root cause of auditory processing challenges. In this way, the sensory system can be optimised faster. Finally, in combination with conventional therapies the overall success of the latter is increased.
The Tomatis auditory training bases on targeted stimulation of the hearing to improve the sound processing in the brain. It uses frequencies and sound patterns to stimulate the brain to listen more actively and, in turn, increase concentration, memory and well-being. With seniors, the Tomatis Method can improve the auditory perception which increases the life quality.
Tinnitus has many causes and it has to be looked at individually. The targeted training supports the brain to concentrate less on tinnitus and improve the background processing of background noise. Many client report a reduction of tinnitus symptoms.
If there is a hearing loss, amplification is advised. However, the Tomatis training can improve the outcome of the amplification as it trains the brain to better interpret the acoustic stimuli. A Tomatis training prior to having to wear amplification can increase the adaptation of hearing aids.