Category: Music Therapy, Bottom up Approach

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 »

The Best of Both Worlds Share your inspiring, hopeful story of how autism touched you. Read more stories! The Best of Both Worlds “If you’ve seen one child with autism, you’ve seen one child with autism.” As a parent of two on the spectrum, I could not agree with this more. There is a certain… Read more »

Last night, my son and his friends conquered their boredom by incorporating their musical talents in the kitchen.    

    Imagine a group of individuals coming together, some flapping their arms, others chaotically running back and forth, and yet others screaming. All of them together in one room. No-one  in the group acknowledging that any other individual exists besides themselves.      Suddenly,  someone who appears to look like a telephone operator  walks into… Read more »