Archive for the ‘tomatis’ Category

NEW-Pregnant Moms Tomatis Auditory Training Program

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Are you a pregnant Mom, or know one?  Stress during pregnancy is frequently undetectable, but lurking behind the scenes.  This is especially true is you have other children and/or a child with special needs.  The Tomatis Auditory Training Pregnancy program is designed to reduce your stress and increase your feeling of calm and well being.  Stress can increase your cortisol levels, which are known to impact on a developing fetus.  Just a few short hours of listening has shown to be effective. Let’s talk about it!

Sue is presenting at International Tomatis Conference in Panama

Friday, April 1st, 2011

I am pleased to report that I will be attending the International Tomatis Association (IARTC) Conference in Panama April 7th-10th, 2011.   I have been asked to speak on the results of my work with an exceptionally articulate middle aged woman with life long auditory processing based learning disorders.  I am thrilled to have an opportunity to share how Tomatis has changed her life, and the lives of those around her.The topic of this conference is Tomatis and the Voice.  I have had excellent experience thus far using SoListen to help people find their voice and refine its use.  I am so delighted when children begin to sing and adults on singing on key for the first time.

NAA Westchester Parent Discuss Tomatis

Friday, March 25th, 2011

It was great to join this group of smart, well informed parents of children on the spectrum last Monday.  They discussed many cutting edge therapies that they have been involved with.  I was pleased when the conversation turned to listening programs.  Among the 20 or so families represented, 6 had been through some form of Tomatis auditory training.  They all agreed that they saw gains which did not dissipate over time.  Among the gains reported were increased eye contact, decreased self stimulatory behaviors, and increased use of language.  What a great evening! Thanks for the pizza and the company!  Let’s do it again soon!

My wish for the coming year

Friday, December 31st, 2010

In the coming year I wish for….

More initiation of vocalization
More eye contact
More social exchange
Better postural control
Less anger and defiance
Better auditory processing
Less sadness and anxiety
Better sleep
Better sensory processing

And peace, love and joy to all my old friends and those I have yet to meet!

Sue Sonkin
Listen-for-change.com

Autism and Solisten

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Two brothers on the spectrum just finished their 30th day of listening.  AA, the Mom, reports some resistance but definite changes in ability to follow directions.  Speech and ABA therapists are noting better performance and carryover.  Remember, change is sometimes uncomfortable.