music therapy

iPad Communication Therapy at Pumpkin Littles in North Dallas

submitted by lawilcox

Pumpkin Littles is an educational and therapeutic center in North Dallas using some amazing techniques and revolutionary therapies to individualize programs for children with special needs. Every time I spend time with Michelle Beck, the founder of Pumpkin Littles, I’m encouraged and inspired by all that she and her staff are doing with the little pumpkins at the therapy center. So, recently I asked Michelle to share a little about Pumpkin Littles, their tremendous iPad Communication classes and other individualized programs to share with our AutismSpot readers! Big thanks to Pumpkin Littles (and the little pumpkins’ parents) for sharing the adorable photo of their two precious iPad Pals [to the left].

Music Makes the World Go 'Round

Music has been known to help many on the spectrum. In today's Washington Post there is a great article addressing music and the benefits of using it as a tool to teach life skills.

Tue, 03/03/2009 - 08:27

6 Year Old Singing Sensation

Gina, diagnosed with autism at 2 years of age, sings regularly. So much so that she's performed the national anthem at ballparks across the United States and is set to sing at the U.S. Open this weekend. Recently she and her mother were part of a taping on NBC's Today Show.

Sun, 08/31/2008 - 22:03

Can Music Help Experience Emotion?

UCLA researchers are diving into the relationship between music and emotion. They're hoping that experiencing emotions, often a difficult task for those with autism, can be improved with the help of music. The study being conducted will include approximately 15 children with ASD ranging in age from 10-13 and is being monitored by the Help Group-UCLA Autism Research Alliance.

Wed, 05/14/2008 - 10:21

Insurance

submitted by MattUsey

Me: Dear Mr. Insurance Company, please reimburse me for this ABA Therapy for my daughter with PDD-NOS.
Friendly Insurance Guy (FIG): Whaaah?
Me: You know, Pervasive Developmental Disorder? Applied Behavior Analysis?
FIG: We don’t pay for that.
Me: Oh. Ok. Then please reimburse me for this Music Therapy.
FIG: Ha ha ha!
Me: Ok ok. Then please reimburse me for this Speech Therapy. Your book says you pay for that.
FIG: Uh, we need to be sure that you don’t have other insurance first.
(one week to find and return form)

Music Therapy: Reaching your potential

Kasey helps to lay the foundation for what music therapy can do in the lives of children and adults of any age. Learn the importance of this natural and enjoyable therapy and how it can build social and language skills that are important at every stage of development.

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Tue, 02/26/2008 - 02:59