April is Autism Awareness Month. Out of just under 200 individuals I have the privilege of spending time with in music therapy each week, over six dozen are diagnosed with autism. Many deal with significant challenges in the areas of communication, interaction with others, restrictive interests, and/or explosive or disruptive behavior. I’ve known some of [...]
How can we meet diverse needs in group music therapy? How do we select music for all preferences, arrange ensembles for all skill levels, introduce interventions for all areas of need, and utilize protocols for each individual? How do we make time to connect and communicate with each person in the group? How can we [...]




