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California Music Therapists Need Your Help!
A simple email from you can make a difference for the future of music therapy in special education. Whether you are one of the many California music therapists, a special education provider, teacher, psychologist, social worker, doctor, behavior therapist, parent, grandparent, or just a public citizen who is a supporter …
Meet Grace: January’s Shining Star Student
Her name, Grace fits this little angel perfectly. She is sweet, tender and full of song. Every week, Grace comes into the clinic singing a new tune. Moreover, she is able to listen to a song just a few times and have most of it memorized. It is always a …
Autism Video Teaching Series with Miss Veronica
Tuned in to Learning launches a free music and movement video series to teach the concept of emotions. Learn with Miss Veronica what emotions are all about! Each of these visually compelling and entertaining two-minute video lessons target a different emotion and demonstrate each emotion verbally, through facial expression, body …
Special Needs Handbell Adaptation
Amy Andrews, MT-BC, board certified music therapist shares a special needs handbell adaptation inspired by one of her students with autism. I found inspiration for adapting handbells from one of my 8 year-old students on the autism spectrum. This student is highly musical and his understanding of music theory is outstanding. I presented …
Special Education Band and Orchestra Inclusion Tips
Learn ways to make music class accessible for students with autism and other special needs with these special education band and orchestra inclusion adaptations. Music shouldn’t be ruled out as a general education class for special learners. Help out your school music teachers by sharing this article on music inclusion …
Williams Syndrome Association Holiday Gala
Music, Food, festivities, fun, and friends! Through song, movement, instruments, bubbles, and scarves, everyone had a chance to walk in the winter wonderland at this annual holiday event.
San Diego Special Education Music Workshop
Expand your use of music in the preschool and elementary school setting with our “It’s a Snap” San Diego special education music workshop. Are you a special education provider looking to add some new strategies to your classroom music tool kit? This workshop targets simple and effective ways to enhance preschool and …
