by jb music therapy | Nov 29, 2011 | Blog, Children, Drumming, Youth
Registration for all 2012 JBMT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS (inclusive choir, drum circles, online special for music therapy and adapted music lessons) In another time and place (Saskatchewan, Canada) an opportunity for persons with disabilities to reach their performance...
by jb music therapy | Oct 25, 2011 | Autism, Blog
It seems that there are many different spins on the musical brain. In an article by Mark Wheeler , he wrote of Istvan Molnar-Szakacs who will be using “emotional music” to examine the brain regions involved in emotion processing. “Music has long been...
by jb music therapy | Oct 4, 2011 | Autism, Blog, Children
There are many different ways a person with autism can be affected by music. For example, certain music can foster a desire to communicate with others. This is often in due part because music can help break the patterns of social isolation. Music can also be used to...
by jb music therapy | Sep 20, 2011 | Autism, Blog
Even with years of experience there may come a time where a new student presents a new consideration, taking even the most veteran of teachers on a new learning path. This short article is designed to offer support to those teachers who are willing to take on the...
by jb music therapy | Jul 5, 2011 | Autism, Blog
Giving a person with autism the chance to perform for their community has many positive benefits for performer and audience. For someone with ASD communication on the best of days can be a huge obstacle. For the community layman who does not understand a...