Presentations
Music Therapy Presentations
Amy has given presentations on a myriad of topics related to music therapy and its applications to various populations. Click here to contact Amy about setting up a music therapy presentation at your facility.
Presentations for the community
- “What is Music Therapy All About?”
October 2010
This presentation answered the following questions: What is music therapy? What do music therapists do? Where do music therapists work? And what populations can benefit from music therapy? The presentation discussed treatment goals and specific interventions for various populations. The presentation also included video clips, live and interactive musical demonstrations, and power point, as well as handouts and various take home information. Additionally, ideas for how parents, caregivers, and professionals can use music with their own children were presented.
Presentations at University of Miami
- “Music Therapy at United Cerebral Palsy”
February 2009, January 2010
This presentation covered the use of music therapy with children with special needs at United Cerebral Palsy. The presentation included live musical demonstrations, as well as a discussion of goals that are addressed with this population and the scientific logic that supports the Neurologic Music Therapy interventions used.
- “Music Therapy with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder”
October 2008
This presentation covered Autism Spectrum Disorder and the use of music therapy with this population.
- “Life as an Intern at Matheny Medical and Educational Center”
February 2007, September 2008
During this presentation Amy discussed her personal internship experience at Matheny Medical and Educational Center, working with individuals with severe physical disabilities. She discussed goals that were addressed with this population and interventions that were used, and showed video clips of musical performances.
- “Presentation of Master’s Thesis”
April 2010, October 2010
During this presentation, Amy discussed her master’s thesis entitled: “Joint Attention Responses of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Simple versus Complex Music.”
- “Presentation of Graduate Practicum”
October 2010
During this presentation Amy discussed her graduate practicum at Jackson Memorial Hospital, working with children in the Pediatrica Transplant Surgical Unity and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. The presentation included video clips, as well as discussion of goals and treatment planning for this population.
Presentations at Jackson Memorial Hospital
- “Presentation of Graduate Practicum”
September 2010
During this presentation Amy discussed her graduate practicum at Jackson Memorial Hospital, working with children in the Pediatrica Transplant Surgical Unity and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. The presentation included video clips, as well as discussion of goals and treatment planning for this population.
Presentations at United Cerebral Palsy
- “How Music Therapy Supports the Academic Curriculum”
August 2011
This presentation covered the following topics: how music therapy supports the academic curriculum and other therapies in a school setting; why music is an effective medium for therapy; and the scientific logic behind the neurologic music therapy techniques that are used during sessions. The presentation also included video clips and live musical demonstrations.
- “What is Music Therapy?” on Take Your Child to Work Day
April 2010
During this presentation Amy discussed the profession of music therapy, populations served, goal areas addressed, and techniques used. The presentation included live, interactive musical demonstrations.
- “Music Therapy for Thought”
October 2007, December 2009
This presentation on music therapy covered domains addressed and specific interventions used for various populations. Additional information and current research from the National Music Therapy conference was presented.
For more information on setting up a music therapy presentation with Amy please click here.
