Comments on: Part 2 – Effective Ways to Improve Your Practice with Children with ASD https://whmusictherapy.com/2013/03/part-2-effective-ways-to-improve-your-practice-with-children-with-asd/ In-Home Music Therapy in Miami, Florida - Wholesome Harmonies, LLC Sat, 18 Jan 2014 15:30:46 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Amy https://whmusictherapy.com/2013/03/part-2-effective-ways-to-improve-your-practice-with-children-with-asd/#comment-1083 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 15:30:46 +0000 http://whmusictherapy.com/?p=6370#comment-1083 In reply to Michelle.

Isn’t it interesting to see what instruments our clients gravitate towards?

]]> By: Michelle https://whmusictherapy.com/2013/03/part-2-effective-ways-to-improve-your-practice-with-children-with-asd/#comment-1082 Sun, 12 Jan 2014 01:04:07 +0000 http://whmusictherapy.com/?p=6370#comment-1082 I have found singing a cappella is a good way to “cool down/relax” after more stimulating activity. I try to alternate stimulation with more soothing types of activities; I’m hoping this will help with self- regulation. My students like different instruments– for the most part, their least favorite is hand drums, I think because of the percussive nature of the song. Their hands down favorite, even when they don’t like any others is the triangle. Something about its sound is soothing and it is also visually entertaining, because of its constant movement.

]]> By: Amy https://whmusictherapy.com/2013/03/part-2-effective-ways-to-improve-your-practice-with-children-with-asd/#comment-1081 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:01:47 +0000 http://whmusictherapy.com/?p=6370#comment-1081 In reply to Mary.

I have found that too! Sometimes the six strings on guitar can be over stimulating, especially if they are steel strings. The children I work with love the uke! :)

]]> By: Amy https://whmusictherapy.com/2013/03/part-2-effective-ways-to-improve-your-practice-with-children-with-asd/#comment-1080 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:51:39 +0000 http://whmusictherapy.com/?p=6370#comment-1080 In reply to Ashley Lundquist.

Ashley, Thanks for sharing your story! You are right, each child is different – no one cookie cutter way works. That’s why we share different ideas and see what works best. Thank you for adding to the conversation! I love that using the same 3 activities at the beginning of each session provided the structure this client needed. (That’s why we use the same Hello Song, right!) Also, shows us that communication with the previous music therapist (or other therapists) might help us find out these things quicker! Good luck and I will continue to share insights as I have them!

]]> By: Ashley Lundquist https://whmusictherapy.com/2013/03/part-2-effective-ways-to-improve-your-practice-with-children-with-asd/#comment-1079 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:15:52 +0000 http://whmusictherapy.com/?p=6370#comment-1079 One of my clients is a tough cookie! She has been really difficult to understand since I began working with her in January. She has pinched me to the point of bruising and bit my hand to the point of blood. I almost let her go because I just didn’t know what the other MT did that I didn’t. Then I realized that this particular client needed more structure. As soon as I began doing the same 3 activities at the beginning of the session, it changed so much. Now, after those familiar activities, I am able to work in some new activities in the latter half of my session. She had never vocalized with me before but after using the kazoo a couple times, she started vocalizing /ah/ without! I was so excited that I finally got her attention! I definitely have lots more work to do. All kids with Autism are very different. There is not one specific way to handle each. But I really appreciate your posts! I look forward to your future posts on Autism because they are very helpful!!

]]> By: Mary https://whmusictherapy.com/2013/03/part-2-effective-ways-to-improve-your-practice-with-children-with-asd/#comment-1078 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:33:28 +0000 http://whmusictherapy.com/?p=6370#comment-1078 With some experimentation, I learned that one of my ASD clients greatly prefers it when I accompany on ukulele instead of guitar!

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