Archive: April 30, 2018

Tomatis Expands Possibilities for Learning and Emotional Development

April 30, 2018

I had the privilege of working with a young teenager who had recently been brought to the United State by his Father. He had restricted life experiences and educational opportunities in his native country. When he arrived, he was painfully shy, did not speak English and was school phobic. He was thrust into a new family situation and was having problems adapting.

When I first met T.S. he refused eye contact or any interaction. His anger was pervasive. He was only able to express himself through his exceptional physical skills and puppetry. The theme of his puppetry was violence and anger. He refused all other activities.

The first intensive was interesting. Everyday he came reluctantly, embraced me when he arrived, smiled, established eye contact and then fell into his dark place. Once in a while his facade would get broken, something would amuse him and a brief smile would escape. At the end of the intensive, he was shocked and sad that our work together had come to an end and that he would not be seeing me regularly.

I reassured him that our work together was not done and that after an integration period of 4 weeks, he would return.

During the second intensive the magic of the music of Tomatis did its work! The changes in T.S. over the next two months were rewarding, maybe miraculous. He became less angry, more compliant, truly became a participating member of his family, looked forward to going to school, made friends, even a girlfriend…his whole world opened up!

There are many ways Tomatis can help. If you believe you or a family member could benefit from the impact of Tomatis, Let’s talk!

Asperger’s Questions and Answers

April 16, 2018

At Listen for Change we answer many questions about Asperger’s Syndrome. Asperger’s was identified as a mild form of autism. In recent years, it was declassified as a specific diagnosis and integrated into the diagnosis of Autism. But the syndrome of Asperger’s is originally identified, is still referred to by many and worthy of understanding.

Someone with Asperger’s typically has issues with:

Eye contact
Conversation
Social Skills
Interpersonal Space
May have one or more exceptional skills
May have high intellectual abilities
Hypersensitivities, especially to sound or touch
Anxiety

People with Asperger’s may have sustainable relationships, independent lives and professional success.

“Asperger’s doesn’t define me. It’s a condition that I have to live with and work through, but I feel more relaxed about myself,” she said in the interview. “People will have a greater understanding of who I am and why I do the things I do.”
Susan Boyle, Britain’s Got Talent singing sensation.

Listen for Change has made a substantial contribution to people with Asperger’s. Though the use of individualized music listening training, we impact on the issues that define this disorder. As a result people with Asperger’s are more comfortable with themselves and the world around them.

I you want to learn more about how Listen for Change can help someone with Asperger’s Syndrome, contact us at info@listen-for-change.com. We will be happy to answer all of your questions.

The Advantages of Forbrain

April 9, 2018

Forbrain is a bone conduction system that provides therapeutic quality of stimulation to your brain.

Unlike similar products, it has scientifically designed filters to maximize and control the experience for the listener.

Yes, I said listener, because you experience this stimulation as sound. This sound is produced by using your own voice. You can converse, read, or sing aloud into the microphone, and it is fed back to you. While your experience is that of amplified sound, it is actually stimuli directed exactly to the bones in the vicinity of your ear.

Who can use Forbrain? Anyone! It can be use for auditory processing, concentration, attention, memory, reading skills, voice, language, articulation, stuttering and many other areas. The research is based on using the device twice a day for as little as 10 minutes. In the area of acquiring a new language and accent reduction, it has shown that Forbrain speeds up the process by as much as 33% than a foreign language learning program alone. Musicians and actors love it!

This is a product you can experience for yourself. No professional is required.

Learn more about or purchase a Forbrain here . Use the link for a 10% discount!

Tomatis® for Autism

April 2, 2018

Autism is in part an issue with sensory processing and motor planning. Tomatis® can help!

Autism is in part an issue with sensory processing and motor planning. Most individuals with autism are overly sensitive to incoming sensory stimuli. They can be seem covering their ears when there are unexpected or unwelcomed sounds, like a fire truck siren or a toilet flushing. They are frequently picky eaters, not liking some textures or density or many foods, and limiting their diet accordingly. They engage in behaviors to block sensory stimuli like jumping or humming. Tomatis® is uniquely designed to assist with integration of these sensory processing issues.

Sensory regulation is an important part of our lives. Not only can it be at the root of sensory sensitivities, but it can also impact of many other automatic functions such as sleep.

Autistic people frequently have many common issues. They have trouble making and sustaining eye contact. They misinterpret social cues and sensory stimuli. Something as simple as a Mother cooing to her child can be met with body rigidity and tears. The Mother feels sad and rejected. This cycle spills over to their relationship and other attempts at emotional contact.

The issue seems to be at the level of neurological processing. The brain gets overly stimulated and inefficient. It cannot figure out what it’s supposed to do. Luckily, the nervous system can change with planned and controlled input. As long as you can learn, you can change. With the Tomatis® method, we can provide highly individualized programs to direct the course of one’s processing.

Here’s are some of the ways Tomatis® has impacted autism:

  • Increase eye contact
  • Improve feeding, language and speech
  • Regulate sleep
  • Increase desire to communicate
  • Improve attention
  • Improved self of well-being
  • Decrease hyper sensitivity
  • Better ability to negotiate the environment safely

Listen For Change has had some wonderful successes working with autistic clients. Using the Tomatis® Method we have been able to assist in improving the quality of life for those with autism and their families. Contact us so we can learn more about your situation and determine how a Tomatis® program can help you.

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