Listening Clarity, Inc.
Len Young, PhD
(480) 998-7099
info@listeningclarity.com

FAQs

Answers to most of these questions can be found throughout this website. Here are some short answers to frequently asked questions.

Q: Do I have to go to a center for Solisten?
A: No. Solisten is the portable, educational application of the Tomatis Method. You do your program in your own home after meeting with a Consultant and receiving instructions on the easy-to-use equipment. You return the borrowed equipment to the certified Consultant at the end of your sessions, in postage-paid packaging if you are at some distance from the Consultant. About the Program.

Q: How long does the average program take?
A: For most people, the process includes a minimum of 60 hours of listening in two sessions of 30 hours each. This is usually completed within a 3-month period. The sessions typically include both passive listening where the client simply listens to the individualized program written for his or her own ears and active listening where, using a microphone, he or she either reads aloud while still listening to Mozart, or repeats Gregorian Chant. The active listening is designed to help strengthen specific sounds that may be missing or weak in her auditory processing. Additional listening may continue past three months, if appropriate. About the Program.

Q: Do I have to sit still during the two hours of daily listening?
A: No. The equipment must stay in one area, but the cord is long and individuals may move around the room in which they are listening. Children may play and adults may work, if desired, although reading is not recommended. Listeners may draw, work puzzles, dance or move the body, sleep, or even complete homework assignments that do not require extensive reading. About the Program.

Q: Where are Solisten and Tomatis Method programs available?
A: Throughout the US, around the world, and in the Phoenix, AZ and Charleston, SC areas through Listening Clarity, Inc. Visit www.tomatis-group.com and www.iarctc.org for more information.

Q: How do you track or see results?
A: Generally, we track changes three ways: with daily reports from clients, listening re-tests, and ongoing reports after listening is completed. Concrete changes are often seen when:

A child with attention challenges can complete seat work in school
A good student reduces the number of hours spent on homework from 3 or 4 down to an hour or so
An active person begins to hear information the first time it is said instead of having to have it repeated
A struggling adult can keep a job
You can hold eye-contact during a conversation
Decisions are easier to make
You remember words and names more easily
General communications improve both at home and at work
Overall daily energy is continuous throughout the day and into the evening
A person tries a new sport
Self-esteem improves and new ideas emerge
People begin to believe again in possibilities

Q: Are the resulting changes lasting?
A: Yes. Once the program is completed, changes will last. Any future trauma to the ear such as severe illness or an accident may result in changes to a person’s listening skills. More About the Ear.

Q: What if my child cannot do the Initial Assessment (IA)?
A: Some children and adults are unable to follow auditory instructions or sit for the listening test. In these cases, the in-depth questionnaire and a visual interview are helpful in knowing how to write the client’s program. The listening test is valuable when possible to complete. There are program protocols designed for clients who cannot complete the IA.

Q: How do I start?
A: Call (480) 998-7099 or email lenyoung@listeningclarity.com to learn more about the program or to schedule your Initial Assessment with Len Young, PhD, RCTC.

Q: Does insurance cover Solisten?
A: No. Solisten is an education training program and is not covered under medical insurance. On occasion, an employer offers support for programs to help families. Solisten may be covered in this type of program.

Q: Does this process help hearing loss?
A: If there is neurological damage to the ear, Solisten will not correct this loss. However, if there is loss without cause, there may be a chance to improve a person’s listening by doing this program.

Q: Can Solisten be combined with other therapies?
A: Solisten works on the ear as a vital part of the body’s function. Many therapists, such as speech, occupational, and physical therapists, recommend Solisten and the Tomatis Method to their clients as complements to their programs.

Q: What training does a consultant have?
A: A Registered and Certified Tomatis Consultant has taken an intense training program either in France or the United States and completed an internship and one-on-one personal training with another certified consultant. Backgrounds vary to qualify. Visit www.iarctc.org for more information.

Q: Why does the program use the music of Mozart?
A: Mozart’s music is very complex, covering several octaves and a wide range of sound. A study done at UC Irvine found Mozart touches human brain activity, providing openings for learning. That is why Mozart's music has been proven to be so beneficial for learning and education.

Q: Can I just listen to Mozart on my IPOD with the same results?
A: Listening to Mozart at any time supports learning skills; however, Solisten uses patented technology that individualizes the listening experience and stimulates your ears through a personal program that dramatically affects auditory processing.

Q: Are there other programs like Solisten?
A: There are programs that stem from the work of A. A. Tomatis, which can be found through internet research. Frequently these programs use parts of his theories or discoveries. Only Solisten is certified through the Tomatis organization as the next-generation of Tomatis’ unique technique and technology.