Research and Testimonials

For years, our child would only be calm and quiet when asleep but never made any long stretches, waking multiple times at night. When awake, our child wanted to go full speed, accompanying all activities with all sorts of melodic (and not so melodic) noises, getting easily agitated and having angry fits. Our child could not stand noisy or big crowds and let it be known to everyone around. And so, amusement park visits, family gatherings, celebrations, and birthday parties (including my child’s) usually ended up meaning the opposite of family fun. There was also an extended refusal to eat pretty much most foods because either the texture or smell were somehow upsetting. We explained away these issues as having to do with constantly being hungry or sleepy. It had to be, right? Doctors told us to use the “eat this or nothing” method for a few days and that would solve the issues. It didn’t. But Lucy Schlaeppi’s insightful and skilled application of the Tomatis Method did. Since starting the Tomatis Method, our child has transformed. We pinch ourselves but realize we are not imagining things because we only want to see our child in the context of unicorns and rainbows. Things have been different; better. Even people who didn’t know about our Tomatis experience have commented on the ways in which our child has made such positive changes. Our child has started explaining when or why situations are challenging and accepts tools to help manage them. Our child is showing increased tolerance for loud and crowded places. Our child has embraced a greater variety of foods (without a fight) and recently started trying new things (something we couldn’t have imagined). Also, the pattern of interrupted nights has been broken. In sum, because of Tomatis, our child seems to have found his inner joy and constantly discovers more ways to thrive, resulting in our family time having become less tense and much more joyful.

Parent

We were concerned about our 2 year-old son's speech delay, as he wasn’t speaking or communicating much. After completing the initial three intensives of Tomatis, he began speaking and even forming full sentences. He also started listening more attentively and following verbal instructions. To me, this is truly incredible and highly effective!

Parent

My son has done the Tomatis Listening Training program to help with sensory issues, emotion regulation and motor skills. He loves the Tomatis sessions and I saw a big change in his behavior and fine motor skills. Ms. Lucy was amazing with us, always lovely and caring. We are so grateful to Ms. Lucy and the Tomatis Method for helping my family.

Parent

I am incredibly grateful to have Ms. Lucy working with my daughter on the Tomatis program. I was concerned when my daughter turned 4 and still wasn’t communicating or interacting with others. However, with the time and effort Ms. Lucy dedicated to her, I’ve been amazed by the significant improvements in her speech and social interactions. Now at age 6, she is much more social and expressive of her emotions and needs, and can do so in three different languages! Ms. Lucy's professional expertise with the Tomatis Listening Training program has truly made a remarkable difference in my daughter’s language skills. I highly recommend working with Ms. Lucy.

Parent

My daughter has experienced delayed development since she was about a year old, due to autism linked to the 15q duplication chromosome. Since her diagnosis, she has undergone extensive physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. When we first heard about the Tomatis Method, we decided to give it a try. Before starting Tomatis, my daughter struggled with claustrophobia and sensitivity to loud or echoing sounds. She also had difficulties with social interactions, communication, learning, and behavior. For example, she couldn’t use the gymnasium or elevator and often played alone instead of with her classmates. At each stage of the listening program, we noticed remarkable transformations. She has made significant improvements in motor skills, communication, and social interactions, and continues to reach new milestones. One of the most surprising moments came during a doctor’s assessment when we were told, “She has made significant progress and no longer fits the criteria for level 3 autism.” We truly believe the Tomatis Method played a key role in this achievement. Our daughter still has a long journey ahead, but we are committed to continuing with the Tomatis program and are excited to see how she continues to grow.

Parent