Resources

Links

• Autistic Self Advocacy Network : Here is a list of resources all about autism. We split them up into sections based on what each resource focuses on. You can also find these resources at the end of each chapter of our book. This is a good page to check back on if you have more questions about autism.
• American Music Therapy Association
• Autistic self-advocates have been speaking out about the harmful nature of ABA for a few years now : The autistic community is having a reckoning with ABA therapy. We should listen | Fortune
• Building musical lives: The impact of supporting musical play in the everyday lives of autistic children and their families : Musical spaces have been observed to be highly engaging for autistic children, ameliorating barriers often experienced in communication and interaction. Music interventions with this group are widespread and have frequently noted the importance of integrating caregivers
• Colorado Association for Music Therapy : Advocating, educating and celebrating music therapy in Colorado!
• Music Therapy Can Be a Life-Changer : The important link between music, health, and happiness. Thanks to Sandi Curtis Ph.D., MTA, MT-BC
• Setting a Spark with Music : Music has proven to be one of the most effective ways to relate to people with Alzheimer’s and other memory loss diseases.
• The Power of Neurodiversity-Affirming Mental Healthcare : 3 reasons why the mental health system needs a systemic change
• What is Music Therapy : What is Music Therapy and How Does it Work - long article - take a look (ads are unavoidable - sorry) 20 Mar 2019 by Heather Craig, BPsySc What is Music Therapy - lots of information

Files

• ASD, Neurodiversity, Music Lessons CSMTA handout 2017.pdf
  Autism, Neurodiversity and Music Lessons handout, Colorado State Music Teachers Association 2017
• Pikes Peak Music Teachers Association handout 2021.pdf
  November 2021 Welcoming Autistic Students to Your Studio Current research and supportive approaches from a strengths viewpoint teach us to toss aside old myths and practices built on deficits
• Music Therapy Can Be a Life-Changer _ Psychology Today Canada.html
  Music Therapy Can Be a Life-Changer | Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/how-music-heals/202109/music-therapy-can-be-life-changer