autism, music, music therapy, music therapy for autism, musical stories, neurologic music therapy, singing, special needs

Creating a musical story for ASD

At Music Therapy Services of Portland, we want to coach parents, caretakers and allied health professionals working with ASD on how to create a musical story. Our workshop will walk you through the process of creating a social story from your child's perspective.

autism, music, music therapy, music therapy for autism, singing, special needs

Summer Series II: Music therapy for two children with autism: Give the scripter a mic & a mirror!

Today I want to introduce you to Graham. Although Graham is a child of many gifts, one of his most immediately apparent to me was his ability to regurgitate a script of something he watched on television or youtube. Sometimes I refer to someone with this skill as a scripter. So what happens when you… Continue reading Summer Series II: Music therapy for two children with autism: Give the scripter a mic & a mirror!

autism, music therapy, music therapy for autism, neurologic music therapy, special needs

Possible opportunities for Oregon autism families

There are a few great opportunities that I wanted to share. Thank you to the families and agencies who shared these events with us. I've heard some great feedback about Early Intervention, Treatment, Training and Research for Children with Autism: Qigong Sensory Training Institute.  This is funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau - meaning… Continue reading Possible opportunities for Oregon autism families