Solisten Sound Training

We finally received our turn with the Solisten Sound Training (Tomatis Method) headphone device. This is an auditory program that was done for 2 consecutive hours a day for 15 days.  It is a listening training device to educate the human ear with regard to the listening function.  It uses a sound message that is transmitted by a vibrator (on top of the headphone) that connects with the skull.  The sound goes directly to the inner ear without passing through the tympanum.  This may help improve emotion, language, memory, and attention.

Several years ago, we could not go to church without the organ music bothering Kevin and overstimulating him, and it has since gotten better and it did not seem to bother him at all.  Recently, within the last few months, the organ music began bothering him again, and so he needed to wear the noise canceling headphones to be able to tolerate sitting through church.  After 5 days on the Solisten program, he was able to go to church without needing the noise canceling headphones to diminish the organ music and other auditory sensations that were overstimulating him.

The first couple days on the Solisten program were a bit challenging, getting him to keep the headphones on for 2 hours straight.  But when the weather cooperated we were able to take a drive to our favorite park, swing, take a walk on the trail, swing some more, and then drive home.