Music at Heart

What are your thoughts about ABA therapy? Blog post scroll down about 4 pages and you'll find in red the title "2020 has not been a good year for ABA: A research review" Read this blog posted by Autistic adults about their experiences with ABA and the negative results, research and more... if you feel comfortable, please share your comments below or send me a private message about your experience-thanks! #musicatheart #doseofMT #certifiedmusictherapistofniagararegion

As with any diagnosis, you have variations of abilities and disorders. This article is written by a mom and researcher who has 2 autistic children who have severe disorders...hence the term Autistic Spectrum Disorder. https://www.ncsautism.org//acceptthis-three-terrible-truth #doseofMT #certifiedmusictherapistofniagararegion #adaptedmusiclessons #musicatheart

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-1Gt-7Djyj6rUR-ro_FNA #doseofMT #certifiedmusictherapistofniagararegion #autismacceptance #adaptedmusiclessons #autism

An Autistic parent of an autistic child asked for this to be posted. In light of Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month. A worthwhile read! #autismacceptance #autism #doseofMT #adaptedmusiclessons #certifiedmusictherapistofniagararegion https://autisticscienceperson.com//autistic-sensory-pain-/

Happy World Autism Awareness Day! #musicatheart #doseofMT #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autism

#doseofMT #happyworldautismawarenessday

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When you have a neurotypical child, you feel reasonably assured that class participation and decent study habits will result in good grades. These kids have close friends. They get invited to participate in social things like birthdays, play dates and weekend gatherings. They make the teams, auditions and are always busy doing something fun with their friends. But when you have a child with certain differences, this is often not the case. Learning may take longer, both academ...ically and socially. Despite their tremendous efforts, results are often a fraction of their peers and social acceptance is fleeting, setting them up for painful comparisons and bitter frustration. Instead of a fun and fulfilling experience, school can become a breeding ground for depression and anxiety, and homework a battle ground at home. It is exhausting for parents and child alike. This is the week of SPED (Special Education), Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) awareness. For all the children who struggle every day to succeed in a world that does not recognize their gifts and talents, and for those who are walking beside them, please let this be a gentle reminder to be kind and accepting of ALL people. Recognize that the "playing field" is not always a level surface. Children who learn differently are not weird. They are merely gifted in ways that our society does not value enough. Yet they want what everyone else wants: To be accepted. Please help me share awareness of this. Copy and paste (by touching and holding the text) onto your profile in honor of all children who are deemed "different". Our world would be far less beautiful without them.

Happy World Down Syndrome Day! #adaptedmusiclessons

Happy Music Therapy Awareness Month! #worldmusictherapymonth #certifiedmusictherapistofniagararegion

Happy Music Therapy Awareness Month! #worldmusictherapyawarenessmonth

A day late, sorry it just wasn't working yesterday to post on my page, then instantly this morning Happy international woman's day to all of the ladies, moms, women to be and all the roles, identities, and responsibilities you have, you are vital, cherished and unique!

Music at Heart wishes everyone a safe and healthy time this Halloween! Here's a game I loved to do with my kids...can you find cats, bats, spiders, birds, skeletons, jack o lanterns, what else do you see...I spy with my little eye... #certifiedmusictherapist #musicatheartservicesinniagararegion #adaptedmusiclessonsinniagararegion https://images.app.goo.gl/sE6gyqv88y6E9SvG6

R.I.P. Fran Herman...it is with great sadness the Music Therapy community mourns the loss of a remarkable woman, professional, pioneer... a legend, teacher, advocate, friend, INSPIRATION. Fran introduced me to the world of music therapy and was my first teacher as I volunteered with her over 30 years ago, prior to my initiating my MT training...thank you for all the memories, learning and inspiration...you will be missed, but not forgotten! You will live on in our hearts and minds forever!

Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month too!!! #certifiedmusictherapist #adaptedmusiclessons #musicatheartservicesinniagararegion

Happy Autism Awareness Month! #musicatheart #certifiedmusictherapist #adaptedmusiclessonsinniagararegion