Home The Spectrum Center, Bethesda, New York, Chicago. Bethesda, MD. 4715 Cordell Avenue, 4th Floor, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 New York, NY. 307 East 53 St., NY, NY 10022 E-Mail: info@spectrumcenter.com Phone: (301) 657-0988

The Spectrum Center uses the Tomatis Method of “auditory training” in conjunction with sensory integration techniques to treat a spectrum of conditions that includes Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). We look at the children we treat from the perspective of a developmental model that incorporates the theories of Dr. Alfred Tomatis and Dr. A Jean Ayres (the developer of sensory integration theory). This view presupposes that many of the behavioral and communicative idiosyncrasies observed in Autism and PDD are not the causes of the disorder, but rather are symptoms based upon an underlying “biologically based” regulatory disorder.

For more information about the Spectrum Center please see Spectrumcenter.com

About the Tomatis Method

Dr. Alfred Tomatis, a French physician and ear, nose and throat specialist, has spent his lifetime researching the ear. His extensive work with the ear changed our understanding of the role of the ear from a passive receiver of sound to an active control center of the body’s sensory input. Tomatis asserts that improper functioning of the ear is the root problem for individuals experiencing difficulty with language (comprehension or production), auditory processing, sensory integration, learning, coordination, or other related areas. To address this root problem, Tomatis developed a device called the Electronic Ear that, in essence, “reprograms” the ear-via sound stimulation-in order to improve it’s functioning. The Electronic Ear has helped thousands of individuals’ worldwide, individuals with problems ranging from speech and language difficulties to autism and cerebral palsy.

For more information please see:
The Tomatis Method of Auditory Stimulation- An Overview
All Listening Is Not The Same
Comparison of Various Listening Programs

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