What is the difference between Forbrain and the Tomatis® Method?

Forbrain and the Tomatis® Method are both tools used to improve cognitive and linguistic skills. Forbrain is supported by the creators of the Tomatis Method and can be used together with this program as Forbrain can be used in everyday activities such as reading and doing homework, which are detailed below.

Forbrain

• Bone Transmission | Forbrain uses bone transmission technology to transmit sound through the bones of the skull directly to the inner ear, bypassing the eardrum. This method allows a clearer and more immediate perception of sound
• Real-time audio feedback | Forbrain headphones are equipped with a microphone that captures the user's voice in real time. The sound is then filtered and enhanced before being transmitted through the skull bones
• Independent | Forbrain is a standalone device that does not require sessions supervised by a professional. It can be easily used at home for daily reading, pronunciation and listening exercises
• Simple exercises | It is ideal for activities such as reading aloud, repeating words and sentences, and other daily language practices
• Easy to use | It requires no specific training to use and can be used by people of all ages
• Cost | Generally more economically accessible than personalized programs such as the Tomatis® Method

Tomatis® method

• Passive and active auditory stimulation | The Tomatis® Method uses a combination of passive listening (through filtered music) and active listening (with vocal exercises). Music is filtered to stimulate specific auditory frequencies that affect the brain and nervous system
• Electronic filter | Use electronic devices to modulate sounds to train your ear and improve your listening and auditory processing skills
• Supervised sessions | The Tomatis® Method requires sessions supervised by a certified professional. The program is customized to the individual needs of the user
• Personalized programs | Sessions are tailored to address the user's specific cognitive, linguistic or emotional difficulties
• Need for a professional | Requires participation in sessions conducted by a certified operator, often in a specialized center
• Cost and time | May be more expensive and require a larger time commitment than Forbrain , due to supervised sessions and program customization

Forbrain is ideal for those looking for a self-contained, easy-to-use and accessible tool to improve pronunciation, speech fluency and attention through daily exercises.

The Tomatis® Method is most suitable for those who need a highly personalized and supervised approach, which addresses specific cognitive, linguistic or emotional difficulties through intensive and modulated auditory stimulation.

Both tools can be effective, but the choice depends on the user's specific needs, budget and time availability.