The Tomatis program is an individualized program tailored to meet the needs of each client. The standard program consists of 62 hours of listening at 2 hours per day, which is spread out over 3 months.
- The first intensive, 15 days, 2 hours per day followed by a 4-6 week break
- The second intensive, 8 days, 2 hours per day followed by a 4-6 week break
- The third intensive, 8 days, 2 hours per day followed by a 4-6 week break
An initial evaluation is conducted in order to determine if one is an appropriate candidate for the program. A follow up re-assessment is administered 3 months after the completion of the full program. Many clients will request further intervention as they progress and change with the program. Additional listening intensives are available and are typically 8-10 days long, for the standard 2 hours per day.
Step 1: An initial evaluation and consultation will be completed to determine if the Tomatis program is an appropriate intervention for you or your child. Standardized testing and a Tomatis listening test will be administered when appropriate.
Once this process is complete scheduling dates and time for the program will be done.
Step 2: Beginning the first intensive for 15 days of listening for 2 hours per day. A mid-point listening test* and consultation will be conducted on day 7-8 as well as a final listening test* and consultation.
A 4-6 week break to allow for integration of the program following the first intensive is required. The length is determined based on the response of the intervention and scheduling.
Step 3: Beginning of the second intensive for 8 days of listening for 2 hours per day. An initial listening test* and consultation will be conducted on the first day back as well as a final listening test* and consultation.
A 4-6 week break to allow for integration of the program following the second intensive is required. The length is determined based on the response of the intervention and scheduling. Audio-vocal homework may be given at this time as well.
Step 4: Beginning of the third intensive for 8 days of listening for 2 hours per day. An initial listening test* and consultation will be conducted on the first day back as well as a final listening test* and consultation.
Following the completion of the program a 3-4 month break is required before any re-testing can be administered. At 2 months a follow-up phone consultation will be completed.
Step 5: At 3-4 months all testing completed at the beginning of the program will be re-administered. A consultation to discuss pre and post-testing results as well as if further intervention is recommended.
*Some testing is standardized for ages 5 and older.
Tomatis training by itself is not an FDA approved stand-alone program (as is the case with all sound interventions) and is not recognized in the USA as a medical intervention that seeks medical reimbursement. At TOTS for Kids we focus on occupational therapy services in an adult-child one to one ratio and we add Tomatis training as one of our many tools.