Therapies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Besides putting a child on a GFCF (Gluten Free-Casein Free…and often Soy free, too) diet many parents turn to a variety of therapies to help their child with ASD and...
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I Feel Like Dancing
I was very pleased when I received the email from my editor that this issue is about music, dance and movement. Although I usually write about organizing, I wanted to...
The Sensational Musical Magic of Paul McCartney
When my oldest daughter, Jaimie, was very young, her sensory sensitivities were so severe that she wasn’t able to function in most social settings. Her tactile system was most affected...
Not all Therapists are Created Equal
I have always operated from the position of being thrilled for my child to have therapy services…
Recycling O.T. Therapist: Favorite Adaptations for Developing Hand Skills
As an occupational therapist (and parent) I have discovered that all children can benefit from adaptations that make developing hand skills fun and successful. Adaptations might make toys easier to...
Emerging Through Autism Through Jewish Music
The beginning: My journey in Jewish music (I’m a “newbie” Cantorial Soloist, songleader and teacher) began after our middle son, Evan, was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism, and was singularly...
Music Is Feeling
Music Is Feeling Riley sits cross-legged on the floor, banging a big, round drum. It’s the beginning of his music therapy session with Noreen Donnell, Clinical Director of Music Therapy...
Beyond Bubbles
Ah, the magic of bubble solution. What therapist or parent hasn’t used this tool, over and over and over again?
Painting Is My Therapy
Painting is my Therapy This is a story that I am compelled to tell. It is my family’s journey… it is many families’ journey. My son has Autistic Spectrum Disorder....
Our Experience with Therapeutic Listening as Autism Therapy
When I first heard about therapeutic listening, I was very dubious. I didn’t understand how wearing headphones and listening to weird sounds was going to do anything except seriously tick Billy off
