Description: Sensory Integration is now considered to be evidence-based practice for those trained in Sensory Integration. Many professionals trained in the Tomatis Method aspire to understand sensory integration in their application of child development, especially as it supports the use of sound therapy. This series of 3 recorded sessions will discuss theory as well as application to the Tomatis Method in support of improved function in the pediatric population. Starting with the dynamic interplay of the auditory, vestibular and visual system, working through the incredible contribution of bone conduction and vibration to interoception and finally ending our time together to discover how praxis / dyspraxia may be represented on listening tests. The information will also cover program ideas with possible outcomes. This will be an information heavy series with good practical application to guide multidisciplinary professionals in their bid for health, wellbeing and function in the clients and families they serve
Outline / Agenda:
Session 1: The Dynamic Trio, Vestibular, Auditory and Visual System
Session 2: Body Awareness, Interoception, and Bone Conduction
Session 3: Praxis, Sequencing and Timing
Learning Objectives:
- Compare 5+ tenets of sensory integration with similar tenets in the Tomatis Method
- Analyze 3 listening tests of 3 case studies in support of critical thinking in assessment
- Design intervention programs combining the field of sensory integration and the Tomatis Method
- Review the current literature on interoception and bone conduction and discuss application to both sensory integration and the Tomatis, as well as its impact on body awareness, body image and readiness for social engagement and skill
- Describe the definitions of praxis and dyspraxia and its relevance to programming with the Tomatis Method
Assessment: Completion of Feedback Form
Provider Name: The Maude Le Roux Academy
Presenter: Maude Le Roux, OTR/L, SIPT, Tomatis International Trainer
Bio: Maude Le Roux is a global trainer in multiple methodologies and a support and mentor to therapists from multidisciplinary teams. She opened her practice, A Total Approach in Glen Mills. PA in 2001, and the satellite office in Allentown, PA in 2023. Maude started her training career in 2007 and opened her online academy in 2019. She has designed the Developmental Pathways Model (DPM), which she applies to her own unique assessment and intervention protocol for major diagnosis such as Dyspraxia, ADHD and Executive Functions, Autism, Reading and Writing Disorders, and Trauma and Attachment. Maude obtained her Tomatis Consultant Certificate in 2003 and joined the TDSA international team in 2009. Maude served 9 years on the Board of Directors for ATTACh and currently serves on their Advisory Board. Maude also serves on the Advisory Board for LSWorks (Neuralign program). She is a co-author of two books and more recently wrote a chapter on Trauma and the Body in “Healing Connections” which launched in September 2024. Maude received an award for “Continued child advocacy” through the ATTACh organization in September 2024. Maude has a “whole child” approach to care and intervention and equipping the child, while empowering the parent is at the core of who she is as a clinician and a mentor.
Special Needs Accommodation: We invite anyone who may need a specific accommodation to contact [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Cancellation policy: Payment is due in full upon registration through this website. Due to the recorded nature of this series, there will be no reimbursement available due to cancellations. Please contact [email protected] if you have any further questions in this regard.
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Educators
Educational Level: Intermediary
Instructional Methods: PowerPoint, Video
Contact Hours: 3.75
Fee: $125