Music, Joint Attention & Autism

2022-02-28T16:38:58+00:00September 11th, 2013|

I'm really getting into the  swing of things here at my job as Interim Professor of Music Therapy at University of Miami (UM). I love being about to share what I've learned in my eight years of working with children with special needs in the clinical setting and also what I learned during my master's [...]

Autism + Special Needs CMTE Course Now Available

2013-06-19T13:00:59+00:00June 19th, 2013|

It's here! It's here! My course for Music Therapy Ed is here! Can you picture me jumping for joy? Last summer, the incredible Kat Fulton invited me to create a CMTE course for Music Therapy Ed, the site that offers on-demand continuing education opportunities. I happily accepted and spent the summer writing brand new songs, creating brand [...]

Little Red Riding Hood ~ The Musical

2018-09-14T18:53:37+00:00May 15th, 2013|

We are in full showtime preparation mode here at UCP's Early Beginning Academy! I have to say, that's one of my favorite modes to be in. In the past, we have prepared many performances that involved singing (watch an adorable video here) and playing instruments. Recently, I have started adding musicals to our program agendas [...]

Upcoming Music Therapy Sessions for ALL Ages!

2013-04-15T13:45:53+00:00April 15th, 2013|

Mommy & Me at the Library: A Music Group for Babies & Toddlers Join board-certified music therapist Claire Gentry as she leads an energetic and fun music group for babies  and toddlers. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in the fun! Throughout the session, babies and toddlers will be moving and grooving to music, [...]

Part 2 – Effective Ways to Improve Your Practice with Children with ASD

2013-03-27T15:12:32+00:00March 27th, 2013|

Last week, I shared some ideas on how to improve your practice with children with ASD. You can read that post here. Here are some more tips and suggestions of things that I have learned along the way that have completely changed my sessions with children with ASD (in a good way!): 4. Bring down the [...]

You Can Use A Maraca For That?

2013-02-20T16:48:51+00:00February 20th, 2013|

I love when my clients inspire me and give me new ideas for interventions during my music therapy sessions. This happened a few weeks ago and I've been using the idea ever since. One little guy I work with individually loves book and songs. I use this type of musical experience to work on expressive language, [...]

Criss Cross Applesauce

2013-02-13T13:08:37+00:00February 13th, 2013|

I used to come into the classrooms at UCP's Early Beginnings Academy and I talk a LOT. "Okay everyone let's sit down in the circle." "Oh you have new shoes - awesome!" "Ok everyone sit down. Stop pulling her hair. Don't pick your nose. Come on let's all sit down!" This year, I am making [...]

Temple Grandin Lecture: Different Kinds of Minds

2013-02-06T14:01:18+00:00February 6th, 2013|

Last Thursday I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Temple Grandin speak at my alma mater, University of Miami. Each time I hear her speak, I pull out new information. This time, I was absorbing information so I could integrate it into my work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I have always had [...]

UCP Holiday Spectacular 2012

2023-12-08T20:21:01+00:00December 15th, 2012|

Today it's a rainy morning in Miami. I can't help but think that if we were up north, that precipitation would be snow! Luckily my fiancé and I will be spending the holidays visiting family in MD, VA, and WV, so I'm crossing my fingers for a little of the white stuff! Despite the mild [...]

Resources Galore!

2018-09-23T19:04:53+00:00November 28th, 2012|

Having four days off to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday was JUST what I needed. At UCP we are in full Holiday Show preparation mode and I feel like I am going a mile a minute. Can you relate?? It was nice to have a few days off to relax, catch up on sleep, and of course.....work [...]

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