APPLICATION MANUAL
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TOMATIS® BONE CONDUCTION KIT
TESTIMONIAL I have always worked with highly sensitive people, most of whom are children with autism and, less often, adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. These specific profiles require a slow and careful procedure to gain confidence. The use of the Tomatis® bone conduction kit allows them to gain confidence, especially during the first listening sessions, when they may be surprised by the particular sounds of the Tomatis® Method. Sensitive children do not need intense stimulation at the beginning of the program. And whatever the age, the Bone Conduction Kit is an ideal preliminary step before considering sessions with the Tomatis® headset for sensitive people. You can use the Bone Conduction Kit in several ways and also use your imagination to improve the child’s involvement in the program. Mrs Piera Ferraro Rettenbacher Music Therapist and Tomatis® Consultant Level 4 in Innsbruck, Austria
Personally, I particularly appreciate the belt that I use in different ways, as it has a gentle and effective approach. The first results, in general, don’t take long to appear. However, never forget that a large part of the change is happening at home. I therefore recommend that you always talk to parents about the symptoms that may gradually affect their child: sleep, play, engagement, improved attention, independent behavior, less anxiety... The Tomatis® Method is an interactive intervention, and this new accessory provides a real «plus» to work with such a particular population.
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TOMATIS® BONE CONDUCTION KIT THE IDEAL DEVICE FOR: BABY <2 YEARS OLD
A dedicated solution
SENSITIVE CHILD
An alternative solution that prepares for the acceptance of the Tomatis® headset
HYPOTONIC PERSON AND PERSON WITH MOTOR SENSORY DELAY
A solution for a more intensive stimulation
Particularly adapted to start a Tomatis® program with a hypotonic, hyper-sensitive pediatric population, the Tomatis® Bone Conduction Kit allows stimulating by bone conduction, in a non-invasive and safe way for a baby whose fontanelle is not closed yet. Tested by our Tomatis® experts as well as by experienced consultants, this technology has produced excellent results with protocols specifically developed for such uses and with these fragile populations.
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STATED BENEFITS In babies and young children Sensory-motor
Communication
• Improvement of muscle tone
• Increased eye contact
• Initiation of movement
• Emission of new sounds
• Hands and legs exploration
• Demonstration of interest in the surrounding
Emotional • Manifestation of emotions (joy, laughter, anxiety...) • Self-affirmation
In hypersensitive children, and in hypotonic or delayed sensory-motor individuals • Improved muscle tone and posture • Reinforced cortical alertness • Greater attention span • Stress reduction
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DAILY STIMULATION PROTOCOLS DEVELOPED BY OUR EXPERIENCED EXPERTS
As professionals, when using the Tomatis® Bone Conduction Kit, it is important to constantly observe the reactions of the client to ensure that the stimulation is adapted. Keep in mind: "Less is More ! "
Babies < 2 years of age and young children
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A baby less than 1 year old 2 or 3 x 10’ per day according to baby’s tolerance, and this for 10 days.
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A 1-year-old child 3 or 4 x 10’ per day according to child’s tolerance, and this for 10 days.
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10 to 14 days
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Sensitive children Dedicated program included - Standard session duration The stimulation session, which can begin with gentle strokes, is a privileged moment between the practitioner and his/ her client to create/reinforce proximity, develop confidence. The stimulation time per session can be very different from one child to another.
A 2-year-old child 4 x 10’ per day (40 min) during 10 to 14 days. A 3-year-old child 4 x 15’ per day (60 min) during 14 days. A 4-year-old child 4 x 20’ per day (80 min) during 14 days.
Hypotonic or delayed sensory-motor individuals Standard program SR0 with a standard session duration. TOMATIS DEVELOPPEMENT SA - Tomatis® Bone Conduction Kit - 2020
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USE TYPES
This device is intended for exclusive use in therapist’s presence to ensure that the child’s reactions can be appropriately monitored. This way, you can adapt the stimulation and adjust your Tomatis® therapeutic sessions at any time.
PAIRED WITH TALKSUP®: The Tomatis® Bone Conduction Kit offers 3 types of use with its dedicated program included (Bluetooth or cable connection).
With the use of a glove equipped with a Bone Conduction module, in gentle touches on the different parts of the body, particularly the extremities (or any place that is well accepted by the child: hands, arms, shoulders, knees, ankles, back).
Using the belt equipped with a Bone Conduction module, ideally by positioning it on the spine.
By using simultaneously belt and glove, both equipped with a Bone Conduction module.
PAIRED WITH TALKSUP® AND TOMATIS® BLUETOOTH HEADSET: The Tomatis® Bone Conduction Kit allows you to enhance the stimulation with its standard SR0 program. (Especially in people with hypotonic or sensory motor delay).
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KIT CONTENT a. 1 glove b. 1 belt c. 2 Modules d. 1 belt extension e. 1 USB charger f. 2 USB cables g. 2 3.5mm jack cables h. 1 storage case
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