Year: 2005
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This study aimed to determine what the effect of participation in a Tomatis \nProgramme (TP) would be on the psychological well-being and communication \nability of a 14 year old, white adolescent boy with Asperger Disorder (AD). A mixed \nmethod design in the form of a single casestudy was used. Qualitative data were \nobtained via semi-s!mctured interviews, spontaneous sketches and observation. \nQuantitative data were gathered by means of projective drawings and the Profile of \nMood States (POMS). Seven main categories with twenty-one sub-categories \nemerged eom the qualitative data, and were supported by the quantitative data. \nResults indicated improvement in Interpersonal Communication and all six domains \nof psychological well-being as defined by RyfT (1995) with most significant areas \nbeing: Environmental Mastery, Personal Growth, Autonomy and Positive Relations. \nThe Tomatis Method (TM) proved to be a successful form of treatment to enhance \npsychological well-being and interpersonal communication skills in an AD patient \nMore effective communication and better family relationships can be achieved and \ntherefore youth with AD can be empowered to adjust their behaviour accordingly. \nThe TM prepared the participant for a next phase in therapy where he specifically can \nfocus on more effective social skills with peers. Further research involving more \nparticipants and a control group is needed.
Author: Lindi Nel
Language: English
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: National Research Foundation
OpenAlex ID: W2183751477