Dr. Alfred Tomatis was a French ear, nose, and throat specialist who developed the Tomatis® Program in the mid-20th century. His research focused on the connection between the ear, brain, and voice, leading him to discover that listening plays a critical role in communication, learning, and emotional development. Based on this insight, he designed the Tomatis Method to use sound stimulation—especially modified music and vocal training—to retrain the brain’s listening abilities and enhance overall functioning. His pioneering work laid the foundation for auditory stimulation programs used worldwide today.

The Tomatis® Program is a neuro-auditory stimulation method designed to improve listening, communication, learning, and emotional well-being. It uses specially filtered music and vocal exercises to stimulate the brain via the auditory system, aiming to enhance brain plasticity and improve how the brain processes sound. The program is often used to support individuals with developmental disorders, learning difficulties, speech and language delays, and sensory processing issues.

Benefits of the Tomatis Program include:

•  Improved attention and concentration
•  Enhanced language and communication skills
•  Better emotional regulation and self-confidence
•  Increased motor coordination and balance
•  Support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, and auditory processing disorder (APD)

By retraining how the brain listens, the Tomatis Program helps individuals become more receptive, focused, and better able to interact with their environment.

The Tomatis Program is an intensive based program and the basic program involves three intensives of two weeks / intensive. It can be done in clinic or at home. The program can be done by children, adolescents and adults. I offer a 30min, free of charge, initial contract meeting to explore your/your child’s profile and discuss if and how the Tomatis Program could be of benefit. Please email info@OT360.co.za to schedule an appointment.