The 10 Days of Tomatis
We hear all the time how difficult it is find the time for a traditional Tomatis Training. It’s hard to consider a 30 day program. We have heard you! After careful research and consideration, we have developed an exciting new alternative just for you.
Making Sense of Sound
Someone speaks to you, and you stare at them blankly. Their sounds aren’t making sense. Perhaps there is pause, a time delay, perhaps you can’t figure out how to respond. For most of us, sensory processing is automatic, it doesn’t take thought.
Your Stress, Their Stress
We are living through an unimaginable time, as news around the Corona Virus develops by the hour. As adults, we are impacted by the lack of routine, social isolation, restriction of outside activities and health concerns.
It’s time to consider how all this is impacting our children. They feel our stress organically. It can’t be denied that when we are not okay they are not okay.
Fun with Education at Home
With the vast array of resources available online, don’t be overwhelmed. We’re highlighting a few really good ones to help you keep home education informative and fun.
Here are a few to start with.
Take a virtual trip through an aquarium:
Let Heidi tell you about eels and kelp on a virtual field trip at the Seattle Aquarium.
Guide yourselves through select exhibits at the National Aquarium.
A Mother’s Own Words Today (July 2020)
A 3.5-year-old boy referred for Tomatis by a neuropsychologist, presented with:
high activity level
not attending
very hyper-sensitive to sounds like vacuum cleaners, children crying, etc.
behavioral issues
excessive loud vocalizations
not following directions
limited word use with poor articulation
not playing with other children
Creating Sensory Fun
Let’s start with some ideas for tactile play:
Water play- fill up your sink or any tub with water, and get out a variety of Tupperware, measuring cups, and any toys appropriate for bath or water play. For more fun, you can put in a drop or two of food coloring, and your child…