February 2011

Important Lessons from a Deaf Musician

February 23, 2011
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My husband introduced me to this TED talk by percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. Glennie–who, incidentally, happens to be deaf–illustrates how “listening” to music involves so much more than using your ears.
I’d like to share this video with you because I feel it contains several relevant and important reminders for us therapists. Aren’t we, too, in [...]

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Happy 2nd Anniversary, Music Therapy Maven!

February 16, 2011
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On February 13th, 2009 I hit “Publish” for the very first time, not realizing the incredible, life-changing journey that was about to happen. Starting this blog has jump-started new friendships, opened up job opportunities, and introduced me to people all over the world. It’s been an amazing ride!
This blog would not survive and thrive without [...]

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What is a typical music therapy session like?

February 9, 2011
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See the title? That’s a question that can’t really be answered.
There is no such thing as a “typical” music therapy session. A music therapy session will look vastly different depending on who we work with and where we work with them.
That said, there are certain components that are inherent to a music therapy session. Although [...]

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How Should We View Autism?

February 2, 2011
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There’s an alien living in Ohio.
Well, not really, but the blogger at Reports from a Resident Alien calls herself…well, a “resident alien.” And she admits in her tagline that “(t)his ‘Earth’ place sure is weird.”
Reports from a Resident Alien is one of my favorite blogs. Chaotic Idealism (her user name) lives with autism and blogs [...]

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