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Whooohooo! We begin the third set of Tomatis Method therapy sessions next week...

I talk a LOT about Tomatis. To everyone. Everywhere. All the time. My fantasy career is to become a Tomatis practitioner within Liam's lifetime. As an ENFP, I chat up his doctors, former teachers, social media connections, random parents struggling to meet their child's needs, my home gals at yoga, Target clerks, you name it. I am a Tomatis Evangelist. Zealot. Total Fangirl.

What's so GREAT about this really strange word "TOMATIS" and the Method? Neuroplasticity, baby! The Tomatis Method improves motor, emotional and cognitive abilities, through music and language. It uses the ear as the "battery to the brain" for neurosensory stimulation. It's the trinity of psychology, neuroscience & physiology. And still if I had to give you just one word: HOPE!

Tomatis In Short: https://www.tomatis.com/en/short

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CATCHING THE WAVE: Top Benefits of the Tomatis Method

With Liam's two intensive sets of sessions since July 2019 with breaks between (15 sessions, 3 X a week over 5 weeks) the growth in his physical/emotional stamina, attention, reduction of "meltdowns" (frequency & intensity) + increased sensory integration has been mind-blowing. I'm not alone. In formal studies of the Tomatis method with other children on the autism spectrum:
  • 90% experienced interpersonal growth
  • 80% advances in listening and speech
  • 75-80% experienced improvements with attention
  • Over 50% experienced increased relaxation.

So what? So, that's a tremendous improvement in life, health and learning just for these 100 children in one study. Think about the reduction in family stress and overall health as well. The ripple effect is UNREAL. OK, so skeptics or bean-counters might say "phooey. not possible to get those results." In our experience, hands-up and hallelujahs, this bears out proof.

Like most moms, I keep my foot on the gas and forget to pause & appreciate the growth. Last night I re-read my own journal at the close of his first set of sessions from the summer and literally ugly cried. I was so grateful that I captured how I was feeling at that time. The pride in his hard work. The awe of what was transpiring. The gift of renewal and possibility after a long time is the desert.


Ready to catch the wave? Here are Official Benefits + Research if you wanna check out more too: https://www.tomatis.com/en/benefits

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BEING THE SPARK....My mission is to keep spreading awareness of this incredible approach & be a catalyst for just ONE other family.This may be you or someone you know.


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