Category: Music Therapy, Bottom up Approach

What is beyond the diagnosis? All that lingo; Developmental Delay, Self stimulatory Behaviors, Communication Delay, Echoic Speech, Sensory Processing Disorder, what lies beyond that? Who really are these children? When a new child walk into a classroom, a good teacher of course, wants to be as well equipped as possible. If records, or IEP’s are available, a good teacher… Read more »

So you read the last blog and it did not work out quite that easy? Did your child waffle, refuse to choose, take forever choosing, or keep changing his/her mind? Or were you in a classroom situation where the child had figured it out and is consistently choosing the lesser choice to get out of… Read more »

It is part of who we all are – we need to play and have fun. Can even laborious tasks be turned into something not only useful, but healthy and enjoyable? Take a look at this study; Play can change our perspective, give life a structure we want to do.  Each individual is different. Each… Read more »

Sometimes kids need a little nudge, and then sometimes they just need to let go and have fun – that’s when it all comes together! These recent weeks I have seen, or heard about, unusual behaviors from two of my autistic clients. Apparently, once again demonstrating the quote “All behavior is communication.” Both children, a… Read more »

Sometimes when kids have had an “out of the cave” moment, they need to go back to something familiar, to feel safe, know where they are in life before moving on.  Sometimes we become agitated or concerned (as parents, teachers or therapists) that a child is regressing, however we all do that sort of thing… Read more »

One of my childrens teachers handed this out the night when we met the teachers. I just loved this and thought I would share it: “Life is not a race – but indeed a journey. Be honest. Work hard. Be choosy. Say “thank you,” and “great job” to someone each day. Take time for reflection… Read more »

The shocking truth about crying is that sometimes it is a spring board towards growth. Upon bringing a non-verbal  child to his father at the conclusion of his session, the father asked me “What happened, why is he crying?” Unfortunately, when children are non-verbal we don’t always know they are crying. However, as I have… Read more »

I am very excited and have been looking forward to this event since August! This week I will be attending the Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference  at The Center For Discovery in Hurleyville New York!  I am sure this Fridays Newsletter will have amazing information I hope to bring home with me! Stay Tuned!

My newest venture; a Newsletter! I hope to get to know more of you and send regular posts to those who want to know more!

Here is a great article a fellow Music Therapist has on her sight. I thought I would share this and give recognition to another valuable site! 4 Musical Methods that are Helping Moms Have Great Days There are moms out there who are averting meltdowns today! There are moms out there who are watching their child learn skills and… Read more »