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18 May 15 |
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What is Music Therapy
What is Music Therapy and How Can it Help an Individual with Autism? by Allison Lockhart, MT-BC A music therapist walks into an elevator carrying a load of instruments. An individual in the elevator eyes the instruments curiously and asks, “What are you lugging around all those instruments for?” The music therapist responds by ...
Continue Reading26 Feb 15 |
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MEDICATION… At What Point Do We Surrender?
MEDICATION… At What Point Do We Surrender? (by Joe Normal) Gut instinct has served me well over the years. My gut is what I call my “primary brain,” and I have the evidence all around me that says I can truly trust my gut and let it lead me artistically and in my creativity, and […]
Continue Reading05 Dec 14 |
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Interview with Michael Scott Nelson
Michael Scott Nelson of TUFF / 1988 / Kill Country and other notable acts talks about drums, music, and his family. From the studio to the road, Michael talks about balancing his career with his family and spending time with his 5 year old grandson, Sid, who was diagnosed with Autism in 2013. What band’s/projects […]
Continue Reading24 Oct 14 |
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Interview with Joe Normal – Guitar Player and Autism Dad
Our Interview with Joe Normal Joe talks about the journey from the early days in The Zeros to Cold Blue Rebels and The Conductors and all of the ups and downs in between. Joe, let’s start by hearing about your musical journey up to this point. What bands have you been a part of and […]
Continue Reading10 Sep 14 |
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Interview With Dr. Michelle Hintz
A Look into Music Therapy. Interview with Dr. Michelle Hintz of Cadenza Center for Psychotherapy and the Arts of Hollywood, FL By Chris Wilson Music is a tool used by most of us on a daily basis. It can help with our mood, or give us that boost we […]
Continue Reading22 Aug 14 |
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We Rock for Autism – Bracelets for Sale
We Rock for Autism is very happy to announce that we just started selling our new silicone bracelets. The bracelets are sold in sets of two (2) and each set contains one (1) black and one (1) white bracelet. 100% of the proceeds goes to helping children receive music and art therapy and music and […]
Continue Reading11 Aug 14 |
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Autism CARES Act signed
Autism CARES Act signed into law by President Obama Source: www.NJ.com Every year, some 50,000 youth with autism come of age in the United States. No one can say for sure what adulthood will hold for them, but legislation signed into law by President Obama Friday will help ease the burden on them and their […]
Continue Reading21 Jul 14 |
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A Weekend of Fundraising
So, my family and I spent the weekend fundraising for We Rock for Autism! We started out on Saturday, the girls have been asking all summer long to set up a lemonade / bake sale stand. Teresa, my wife, did all of the baking (cookies, brownies and cupcakes) and made several jugs of lemonade…both pink […]
Continue Reading11 Jul 14 |
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Tulsa Named Autism-Friendly City
Story taken from TulsaWorld.com Originally Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2014 12:00 am By SHANNON MUCHMORE World Staff Writer Tulsa has become the first autism-friendly city by having first responders and more than 100 local businesses trained to recognize and properly respond to people with autism. The designation was spearheaded by ...
Continue Reading06 Jul 14 |
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Celebrities and ASD
Temple Grandin and James Durbin are two names we are very familiar with. In most interviews, articles or mentions of them, you are reminded of their struggles with Autism and Aspergers. But, there are a lot of celebrities that have gone through or still go through these struggles and have become some fairly influential people. […]
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