Método tomatis como medio terapéutico en niños con trastornos por déficid de atención e hiperactividad.

Abstract

The Tomatis Method, developed by Dr. Alfred Tomatis in the 1950s, is an auditory stimulation technique used as an intervention for ADHD. This technique uses music with frequency variations, such as Mozart's compositions, to keep the brain in an alert state, improving attention and information processing. In its practice, a device called an "electronic ear" is used that alternates low and high frequencies to optimize sound transmission to the brain, which in turn improves hearing ability and concentration. This summary examines the impact of the Tomatis Method on child development, highlighting its influence on communicative and emotional skills and areas of the brain related to emotional regulation and stress management, such as the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex. Although it presents potential benefits, the implementation of the Tomatis Method faces challenges, such as the scarcity of specific studies on its efficacy in ADHD and the need for trained professionals, where integrating this technique into a multidisciplinary therapeutic approach could improve the treatment of ADHD.