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This is a course designed for therapists who have an understanding of Therapeutic Listening® and a variety of its music libraries. At times, therapists can struggle with the practical application of Therapeutic Listening with children with Autism spectrum disorders, severe learning difficulties and/or challenging behaviors due to the range of complexities posed by this complex client group. This course will discuss sensory and regulation differences present in children with ASD and pose a framework for embedding therapy using Therapeutic Listening within a special school environment. We'll explore ways to train staff; monitor outcomes and understand the differences in using Therapeutic Listening with this client group. This course will also deal with some of the challenges regularly faced by therapists including:
-Assessment where standardized methods are not possible
-Barriers to intervention - hard headphones, managing equipment, length of listening time
-Choosing and using music from all aspects of the Therapeutic Listening libraries
-Using appropriate postural, respiratory and sensory activities to support programs
-Monitoring effectiveness
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