Category: Developmental Health & Agency
Following the Client’s Lead, Day 4
Back Mountain Music Therapy main purpose in following the client’s lead with comunication is to support the client”s ability to assert their own agency. We feel that, rather than being told what to focus on following the clients lead adjusts the therapy to client’s level, for the purpose of social interaction and communication. Instead of… Read more »
Following the Client’s Lead, Day 3
Super tips to help you in “Following the Client’s Lead” As mentioned in some of the videos, following the client’s lead does involve following their interests, but it also involves a lot more. Here is a bullet list of things to look for in following the client’s lead: 2. Following their need for volume… Read more »
Following the Client’s Lead, Day 2
Following the Client’s lead is listening to their interests. These are the conditions that make them feel safe and secure. It means listening to where they are in their development and then supporting where they are at while also responding to them in order to give the client opportunities for growth. This happens best through… Read more »
Behaviors, Clues to the REAL Issues
Behaviors are clues. No behavior exists “just because he doesnt feel like,” or “he just doesnt like….”, etc. Behaviors give us clues to what a childs weaker areas may be, areas that need support or development. If someone is shiveving, it is most likely that they are cold or possibly scared. Holding them down, rarely… Read more »
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“People Will Never Forget How You Made Them Feel”
I have a small group of kids that I have been working with musically for several years. They all have diverse needs, strengths and diagnosis. As I met with them this week and listened to them talk, I picked up on some things that they said. As I looked back over the years together, the… Read more »
Three Simple steps to Guide Your Child to Choose Healthy Behavior Independently
I don’t know how it got started, but my 18 year old was saying, “Yea, I really like it when you start out saying,” “I’ll tell you what,” like it is the deal of the century. “Then you end it with a choice of cleaning my room or cleaning the bathroom.” I had to laugh… Read more »
Sensory Integration – Meeting the Need
Symptoms of autism, hand flapping, unusual sounds, toe walking are just some of them. What are they all about and what are we to do about them? I must once again refer to my previous blogging quote by Temple Grandin,”All behavior springs from a reason, and all behavior is communication.” What are we to do… Read more »