Application of Tomatis® Method in patients with language communication disorders. Preliminary report
Tomatis® indicated to two very important processes in the auditory perception: hearing and listening. He considered hearing disorders to be the essential factor in the etiology of dyslexia and speech disorders. He elaborated tools for the diagnosis of listening as well as by applying the “electronic ear” he developed the stimulation method of the auditory […]
Tomatis® Method: effective for learning, language and speech problems
The parents’ opinion was that the Tomatis® listening therapy had positive results in 90% of the researched cases (35 out of 39 children). Looking only at the effects of the method on learning and language problems, the improvement percentage is lower. Starting the Tomatis® listening therapy, 34 children chose for the method to improve their […]
Effect of Tomatis® Method on cognitive functions in children with speech disorders
Objectives: Audio-psycho-phonological stimulation training is a method based on listening to various musical sounds by means of a special device called the Electronic Ear. The goal of this therapy is to enhance damaged hearing and consequently facilitate greater stimulation of the central nervous system, particularly the cortex. The goal of the study was to evaluate […]
The potential effect of Forbrain as an altered auditory feedback device
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to run a proof of concept on a new commercially available device, Forbrain® (Sound For Life Ltd/Soundev, Luxemburg, model UN38.3), to test whether it can modulate the speech of its users. Method: Participants were instructed to read aloud a text of their choice during 3 experimental phases: baseline, […]
The potential use of Forbrain® in stuttering: A single-case study
We present a single-case study on the potential clinical relevance of a new altered auditory feedback (AAF) device (Forbrain®) in stuttering. One adult who stutter was tested in an appropriately-controlled single-case time-series (A-B-A) study. On each of six consecutive working days, the stuttering adult was instructed to read aloud during three different experimental phases: Baseline, […]
Cognitive development curriculum increases verbal, nonverbal, and academic abilities
Recent findings in neuroscience confirm the neuroplasticity of the brain. There has been strong interest in applying these discoveries to learners with learning disorders focusing on increasing working memory capacity. The aim of the present study was to explore the effectiveness of cognitive intervention with the Equipping Minds Cognitive Development Curriculum (EMCDC), based on Feuerstein’s […]
The efficacy of the Tomatis® Method for children with learning and communication disorders; a Meta Analyze
Gilmor’s meta-analysis is based on a study of 225 children with learning and communication difficulties. This analysis shows that the Tomatis® listening sessions have a significant impact in the following areas: language, cognitive and psychomotor development, social and personal behavior.
Listening Training for Children: Method, Application, and Outcomes
In this presentation, I intend to describe a program called “Listening Training”. This program, which is based on the Tomatis® Method and which we have further developed at The Listening Centre in Toronto for the past twenty years, has been offered to people of all ages. In the context of this conference, however, I will […]
Therapeutic Music and Sound in Health Care : The Tomatis® Method, Frequency Medicine for 21st Century
The author-composer draws on his research in the field of therapeutic music to explore the field of intentional sound and music. In Part 2, he introduces the work of French physician and inventor, Alfred A. Tomatis, whose discoveries lead to development of a method for re-educating the way one listens, enhancing learning and language abilities, […]
Audio-Psycho-Phonology at Potchefstroom: A Review
Audio-psycho-phonology (APP) has been hailed by some critics as refreshingly new, dynamic, pioneering and revolutionary, whilst others question the theoretical principles and the therapeutic approach, inter alia, because of the strong accent on clinical observations and the lack of rigorous empirical backing. This article presents a short outline of the Tomatis® APP approach as well as […]
