Comments for Music Therapy Research Blog

Comment on Music Engagement: Long-term Training Effects by Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:19:10 +0000

Super posting as always Blythe!
I totally agree with you regarding the Metzler article though – my dad’s entire life revolved around active engagement in a rich musical environment and it certainly didn’t seem to slow down his Alzheimer’s and consequent death at only 74 years old.
I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us – this should be “required reading” for all MTs

Comment on A Different Look at Autism by BarbElse

BarbElse — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:57:30 +0000

Thanks for the post. In thinking about the latest article on MT and ASD in JMT (how’s that for jargon!) one pauses in considering the underlying interpretation of our outcomes, especially in light of neurocognitive explanatory theories.

Comment on A Different Look at Autism by Derlin

Derlin — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:49:15 +0000

I’m super glad this has finally come to accessible fruition in the public eye — both the idea of autism as a movement difference and the access for reading to the public. Yay for real access and communication of research! Thanks for posting Blythe! (Can’t wait to read your article too!)

Comment on Brownie Points for My Brother by Glenn

Glenn — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:53:31 +0000

I’m glad the blog is up and running so I can begin to follow. I’m a Pastor with a Music Ed background who serves part time at a retirement community which includes memory care. I’m interested in research in the area of music therapy and aging specifically memory care.

Comment on Brownie Points for My Brother by Kat Fulton

Kat Fulton — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:04:57 +0000

Congratulations on getting the site up and running again, Blythe! Tons of valuable information here. I’m very thankful for your site! =)

Comment on Brownie Points for My Brother by Deborah Soszko, MT-BC

Deborah Soszko, MT-BC — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:06:34 +0000

I’m elated that the site is up and running again! And I’m very glad that natural disasters and hackers haven’t kept you down I so enjoy your podcasts and blog entries; keep up the fantastic work!

Deborah Soszko, MT-BC

Comment on Intoning for Speech in Non-verbal Children with Autism by Blythe LaGasse

Blythe LaGasse — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:47:05 +0000

I have not found this in my work. I have only seen a handful of client that demonstrated this skill. I’d be interested in hearing if you have come across this a lot.

Comment on Intoning for Speech in Non-verbal Children with Autism by Blythe LaGasse

Blythe LaGasse — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:46:01 +0000

Hi Dirk,

I have been trying this too – with mixed success. I am more of an advanced sledder. Skiing = green runs for me

Comment on Intoning for Speech in Non-verbal Children with Autism by Dirk Cushenbery

Dirk Cushenbery — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:02:57 +0000

I discussed this study in a recent presentation and someone said the fact that they met 5 times a week for 40-45 minutes for 8 weeks caused doubt about the strength of the intervention itself a part from the intensity of the schedule. Nonetheless it is an interesting study and I am trying it in the clinic. Today one boy verbalized his 3 syllable name better than he ever has. Instead of using the C-Eb (minor third) drums, I tried using E-G (m3rd) boomwhackers. This seemed to work well for him.

I enjoy your blog and podcast! Keep up the good work! Do you go skiing much there? Just curious. Peace,

Comment on Intoning for Speech in Non-verbal Children with Autism by Autistics Aware

Autistics Aware — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:45:00 +0000

There is a theory that 99% of the autism population has perfect pitch. Have you found that to be true in your work?