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  The Tomatis® Method is likely one of the few therapies for kids with exceptional needs that continues to focus on the brain problems that underlie all of their many conditions.    All GDD-causing disorders, including ASD, DCD, and APD, impact the mirror neurones in the brain. These neurones activate the parts of the brain that support movement, communication, and emotional control through integrated learning.    Some special needs children's mirror neurones are not fully functional, making it more challenging to gain the skills at their anticipated milestones. When vestibular system problems are present, the mind interacts and comprehends the world using distinct mental processes.    By increasing the link between the critical parts of the brain, the Tomatis® Method addresses these problems. It does this by using a special type of auditory-brain simulation.    Active listening and passive listening are the two parts of the approach. The lis...

  Even if there are many potential causes of the crippling speech disorder, you may still overcome it by watching for its signs, especially in young children. Notice:    -If they can answer with a shrug, a nod, or other motion.  -Whether they can respond to your enquiries.  -Assuming they can name things.  -If they can adhere to instructions.  -Whether they are extending or repeating sounds.  -If they have difficulty pronouncing the proper term or sound.  -If they are switching up the syllables.  -If they are having trouble picking up rhymes and songs.  -If their actions or voice change in volume or pitch at different times, for example (for instance, getting louder outside the house).    The true struggle of these children or people (who grew up with this condition) can occasionally get lost in the middle of "data," "analysis," and "research," as Dr. Jane McCormack notes in her blog.    Instead of going into mor...

  The results of studies continue to eliminate misconceptions and stereotypes concerning ADHD. These are some common misconceptions and the most recent studies that can dispel them:    Myth # 1: ADHD Isn't a Disorder    Cases of ADHD have been documented as far back as Adam Weikard's German textbook from 1775. Since then, more than 10,000 clinical and academic papers on ADHD have been published (Barkley 2015). Many distinctions between people with and without ADHD have been found in investigations (Roberts et al. 2015). Major life tasks such as social, emotional, cognitive, and occupational functioning are all hampered by ADHD. Most children with ADHD continue to suffer from symptoms as adults, making it an condition that affects people of all ages. A parent's ADHD has a 57% heredity chance for a child, while a twin's ADHD has a 70%–80% heritability chance if the other twin also has ADHD (Barkley 2015). Studies using brain scans reveal changes in how the brains ...

  Speech therapists typically handle numerous issues related to language difficulties. Yet, depending on the degree of impairment, the severity of these illnesses might range from low to high.    The following list includes some of the typical speech and language impairments that speech therapists encounter regularly.    Only children are affected by this speech impairment, which is known as childhood apraxia. The vestibular system, a component of the inner ear about the body's muscles, plays a role in speech movements, which the brain has trouble directing and synchronising.    Autism-related speech disorders: People with autism often struggle to communicate and express themselves. As they have difficulties understanding and using words, the typical diagnostic criteria for autism is verbal or non-verbal social communication abilities (comorbidity with an auditory processing disorder, meaning when the brain does not hear and comprehend what the ears ar...

Speech Development  Several ENT physicians (including our founder, Alfred Tomatis) recognised the close connection between a person's ability to interpret sounds and their ability to speak. Just what the ears hear can be reproduced by speech.    Sadly, hearing loss can cause the brain to perceive speech sounds very differently. We can now understand why people with APD struggle with proper articulation, slurring, odd accents, and other issues. Despite all the advancements in digital sound filtering, we are still a long way from being able to do that when the obstructions originate directly from the speaker's voice.    Reading skills    Another talent that heavily relies on auditory processing is the ability to read. Since the sounds linked with the letters are not always processed correctly, it is challenging to connect letters and words.    For this reason, a lot of people link APD to dyslexia. It's also important to remember that even techn...

  Co-occurring developmental and mood disorders include dyspraxia. These include anxiety, sadness, psychosocial challenges, ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ASD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Comorbidity also includes academic difficulties.    ADHD with dyspraxia:  Between 30% and 50% of children with ADHD may also have co-occurring motor issues. Children's gross and fine motor skills may be underdeveloped. In the nationwide survey, the rate of comorbidity between dyspraxia and ADHD was 21.6%.    Dyspraxia and ASD:  Dyspraxia, which is characterised by problems with motor coordination, can coexist with autism in adulthood. Although they are classified as separate disorders, they have some similar traits. They are chronic disorders that start in the first years of childhood. They range from mild to severe and are characterised by communication and social interaction problems. According to a nationwide survey, the comorbidity rate i...

  We must remain composed and positive to cope with the demands placed on us by ourselves and society in general in these fast-paced and often stressful times. We can unconsciously activate emotional regulation mechanisms to deal with difficult situations and adapt to potential stressors. Emotional regulation refers to the ability to effectively manage and respond to an experience while also developing resilience. Emotional blockages, on the other hand, can prevent people from listening. They can become emotionally stuck at a younger age, specifically when they experience the initial trauma. Traumatic experiences, whether prolonged or one-time, can cause emotional dysregulation, preventing normal cognitive and subjective growth and good listening. Good listeners are also good learners, communicators, and emotionally balanced individuals. Consider a person attending a lecture or a child attending school feeling relaxed, happy, and able to listen carefully to absorb what is being tau...