Music Therapy for Autism : How to use simple instruments to help children

Music therapy for autism.
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[@annalam5727]

Hi Ryan! I'm a Registered Music Therapist working in Hong Kong. Thank you for your sharing! It is always heart-warming to see other music therapists doing such meaningful job and are willing to share. Thank you.

[@ranymelad3105]

Hi Anna I am also music therapist in UAE i like to see other therapist and share our works with each others here is my email i like to share our thinking wz kids who has autism [e-mail]

[@Lmaxk007]

Where did you register?!

[@jenniferchampion9693]

😂

[@zannaesquibel]

Music has done so much for my 3yr old, especially from KZbin. He wouldn't say more than 7 words several months ago. Now he sings about shapes, colors, numbers and knows ABC's. He recently started wheels on the bus. Some words aren't clear but he knows what he is trying to say and keeps trying. Time to get some instruments. Also, great video. Your Awesome.

[@veronicamubanga4245]

Kind regards. Kindly recommend the music you where using from KZbin. Would like to try it on my 2yrs plus son aswel.thankyou

[@gabbyfiffick5857]

I will be majoring in music therapy in the fall and your videos make me so excited for my career

[@larisasava8465]

Mr. Judd, you are a treasure! This world needs more men like you! These children deserve so much and you really have the power to change something. I had the oportunity to work with special children and i can tell that the feeling that you managed to change something in that child's world, to understand him and enter his world and make him smile is the best feeling ever!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thanks so much Larisa!!! Yes, the smiles are amazing to get and to know that you helped ease that child's anxiety and give them a non-verbal outlet for expressions is huge!

[@elizabethgeigerfeuerstein-9955]

Being a SLP-CCC and Music Major : Love what you're sharing and demonstrating to us alll! Music is an international language that can be calming, educational and is simply enjoyable and fun! Thanks!! Elizabeth Feuerstein-Seale

[@chrisw5139]

Love how simple your intervention is, yet very effective. Clear and easy for the client to understand. Keep up the good work!

[@cnusdspecialeducationparae6606]

I really enjoyed your videos. I have been an Autism Paraeducator for the past four years and our kids love anything with music..so if we can teach them important social skills while having fun with music, I'm all game. Currently, I am one year away from receiving my Mod-Severe Credential.

[@angieden3295]

Hi Ryan, I am a homeschool mom. I just discovered you and am so grateful to have found you and your tips and strategies. Thank you! I will give these a try.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Hey Angie, thanks so much for commenting! I'm so glad that you found this helpful. Best of luck to you!!!

[@makelifeeasier2700]

You are a fantastic person! the patience and enthusiasm makes difference and miracle. I really respect and appreciate it. Thank you

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@oakstrong1]

Great! I am not a music therapist, never even studied music, but these videos give ideas of how to communicate with my special ed. students, to calm when they are upset and get them involved and to communicate.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

I’m so glad that this is helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

[@cpluskuwait8925]

Amazing job .... I have special needs center in amman jordan I will start show you amazing therapy videos to my therapists for one hour in daily basis. ... am speachless. . Becuze I feel that will works with children. .. especially am a mom autistic child 6 years (spactrum). All the best and I wish to cu soon in Jordan.

[@madeleinefrommeyer2909]

hi! I’m an autistic adult and even just watching this helped me regulate my senses and calmed me!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Hi Madeleine, I'm so glad to hear that. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@leveyvitto5567]

Thank u for sharing your talent for free specially like me..I'm aless fortunate but I have a 2 Yr old son had autism and everyday it broke my heart..and I don't want to do... Thank you Thank you and God bless. Hoping by your talent my son will be speak and have cognitive skills.

[@jadewycheung]

Hi Ryan, Thank you for the video. I am in a journey where I am pursuing music therapy, but due to my own trauma, I struggle to play my instruments in auditions (I was once a full time musician but having to leave the career after suffering PTSD). I hope one day I can do what you do.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thanks so much for sharing. I hope that you can find some relief and able to audition again! 🙏 ❤️ 🙏

[@evelyngaffney5656]

This is awesome!! I'm an RBT and I work with children with autism too! It's amazing. This motivates me to want to learn an instrument for my clients!

[@Tricebbt632]

Thank you❤ I just found your video. My son is level 3 autistic

[@RyanJuddMusic]

You're welcome!

[@machoenid44]

Congratulations Master,you got the Talent and knowledge to help people that’s Awesome.I’m a Musician and Chaplain and help people with instruments when they feel Sad!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Many thanks! I appreciate your kind words.

[@glendabarrera4682]

Fabulous! I will use your method for teaching my autistic student at school. Thank you for posting.

[@moonlightsweetener4309]

im not going into music therapy but i still love watching your videos

[@RyanJuddMusic]

I'm glad to hear that!

[@miriamrosenfeld6740]

I'm working on a paper about different supports that are beneficial for children with autism and I found your videos to be helpful! thanks for the video!

[@arenadiazoficial5332]

Thanks for sharing. I loved your video!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

You are so welcome!

[@joannaguga7457]

Hi Ryan! Thank you for your ideas 🙏 I used your skill until one of my session with 3 years old girl who has autism. We Will try to create a scope of attention by singing "Twinkle, Twinkle" (in polish named Kurki Trzy") and playing a little tambourines and it works! ❤

[@RyanJuddMusic]

You're so very welcome! I'm glad that you are finding these ideas helpful. 🙏

[@mintesnotmtt3099]

Great Techniques Ryan, I Found The Activity Help full to Bond With Special Need Students (Students With Autism), In The Center That I Volunteer. We Work Having A Vision To Eliminating Marginalization Of Autistic population From The Rest Society And, In The School That I Volunteer We Put A Regular Students With Special Need Students (Students With Autism) To Play This Activity And It Helps Our Vision So Well. Thanks!

[@wxxxbattle]

this is definetly helping me today my music might not be soo musical but i definetly get too bang out my feelings and feel a bit calm

[@sasha52301]

I like this very much. I will use this method with my children.

[@nathantragni1103]

It helps adults to playing guitars like therapy for me

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@sharazadmoncada8852]

Thanks for sharing your experience, Ryan! so much work to do with this kids in many countries. Here in Panama we are still learning and trying what works best for them. It is important to have a good academic education but mainly, we need more LOVE for special needs people, because it is still very hard to make teachers and society understand they have the right to get an adapted pedagogy too. I specially liked your empathy towards the kid

[@StuartSookra]

My son's Autistic. I will try this.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

I hope it helps! Best of luck to you and your son!

[@zainabkamara2524]

I will try this method to my two children with autistic. Thanks

[@RyanJuddMusic]

I hope it helps!

[@evapopov3368]

This is wonderful thank you

[@RyanJuddMusic]

You're very welcome

[@estefaniaortega2958]

Thanks, I have to do homework school about this topic!!!

[@marshallmartin1689]

Nice.A student and ateacher.A good way to share and influence

[@calvincraig3224]

What other fields are there for music therapy? is it mainly children? or can you be like specified to an older range of people?

[@taurussix]

You are doing a very Great Job!!

[@vision4261]

Hi this is amazing ill try today and update result

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Excellent. Good luck!!!

[@onesweetdey5855]

This is very informative as it helps since I am working on Music therapy services

[@rahulrathan]

This is gods work that you are doing. God bless you.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you!

[@marianmekhael644]

great video! I helo autistic children in my local church and your videos helped

[@hannahsparks1855]

I’m going into college my freshman year! I absolutely love music. Music has been my life ever since I’ve been little. I’m a jazz/pop/broadway music performer myself. I’ve been commercially voiced trained for many years. I don’t know piano yet but I look forward to learning it well in college. I have a heart for kids of all kind, especially a heart for the disabled. My question is, would this be a career that would suit me with my training over the years? Where do I get started?

[@cindylambert6333]

This is a wonderful way to teach children.

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you!

[@cindylambert6333]

@@RyanJuddMusic Right on

[@kirkniles533]

Hey Ryan. I'm a music therapist here in tropical Trinidad & Tobago. Great job on the vids and sharing your ideas/resourses. What's the name of the App you're using for "Yes"/"No" responses? Thanks.

[@kirkniles533]

Thnx much Ryan. Keep up the great work!!

[@boosted_spirit]

Did you start out maybe asking him if he could say the word yes??? I found that letting an autistic child know what was expected and giving them well defined, simple tasks usually works best for me... im no expert though.

[@josephlinn1665]

Practical, useful with this population - thank you

[@falguniraval9876]

Always excellent

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you!

[@juliaostlund9360]

I'm interested in becoming a music therapist, could you tell what you did education wise? I've read somethings about getting a degree in music therapy, or studying music and psychology then getting the 'equivalency' afterwards.

[@shamajf]

great ideas! will be sure to try

[@mugiwara0756]

I'm a parents with an autistic son,, sometimes I cry alone to imagine how my son future will be.. How he will communicate , how he will survive when I die.. How frustrating I am.. I'm crying while write this comment

[@RyanJuddMusic]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Hang in there and lean on your supports! ❤️

[@k-the-rose]

Hi Ryan! I'm currently a highschooler who is interested in pursuing music therapy! Do you have any advice to prepare for going into collage?

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Hey Kariana, reach out to the programs you are interested in and find out what musical skills will be tested during the audition. Once you know this, you can start to practice or take lessons for these specific skills. This page also has some helpful info: www.musictherapy.org/careers/ I hope that helps!

[@k-the-rose]

@@RyanJuddMusic thank you so much! I will definitely check it out

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Here's some more information for you! www.therhythmtree.com/frequently-asked-questions

[@tinybikebell]

cool tambourine idea! Thanks!

[@paoloantonio1531]

Thank you so much, I love your channel, I will check all the other videos for sure! When the kid pressed the "Yes" button.. I got emotional :')

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Yes, that was such a sweet moment of connection and communication. I'm so glad that you liked it!

[@80132ana]

Me encantaría practicarlo con mi bebe

[@thepeach12345]

What great things you are doing here for a child with autism. How does one get into this field to help?

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thanks John! I would check out musictherapy.org to learn about the educational options and requirements. Lots of great info on there!

[@bhaktachris108]

Thank you for all of the vids.... very helpful....

[@DriftwoodBeachMom]

Excellent strategies!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you!

[@savinabatres2836]

I had went to a school named Providence in Calgary Canada its a good school

[@amaliaaams]

Thank you for the sharing !!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

My pleasure, Amalia!

[@rhondasteele9404]

eNJOYED THE VIDEO. REALLY AMAZING WHAT YOU ARE DOING

[@marinalindapasaribu8394]

Can you make more video for singing again?

[@RyanJuddMusic]

For singing or signing? 😀

[@itzopera]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!

[@juliamain9141]

Hi Ryan I love your ideas I work in Edinburgh as a music specialist with children with autism. Where do you get the small tambourines from? Great idea for you to hold on with pupil.

[@ravikanthasokan6676]

Very beautiful. Great work n effort.

[@prachisawant8031]

hey teacher thank u sooooo much im a music teacher (spl. children)

[@RyanJuddMusic]

You’re welcome!

[@erickakrismedel9165]

I will going to try this thank u

[@FabulousAutismMommy]

Wow! That was awesome! I'm on my way to buy kid maracas :)

[@aSh76231]

Hi Ryan, I'm a senior in high school who is on their way to college. I want to go into music therapy. I'm a very good singer but I can't play guitar. Is that okay?

[@jorihiukka6483]

Would be important.

[@mariamoldovan8775]

Congratulations for your videos. I like it. I am a music therapist too. Do you have some books?

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you, Maria! Yes, please check out www.therhythmtree.com/store

[@ForeverPixel]

Hi, ive been inspired by your videos, you r amazing..my brother how autism, but he is pretty much a genius with lego. A few years ack he was not enjoying therapy, so we got him to start drumming, he pretty good now, but he doesnt like to practice unless he gets to play the play station afterwards. The only time he actually got ingaged was when i got him to perform on the drums with my friend and i at our school talent show. Do you have any suggestion as to how we can further ingaged my brother into continuing his drumming.

[@kasoares4403]

Beautiful!

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you!

[@mtkellytobias1888]

Hello Ryan, I'm brasilian music therapist, and I live so much your job (sorry me, my english is worest) I want to know what do you use with children for their answer yes or no?

[@mtkellytobias1888]

Ryan Judd Thanks dear!!! Congratulations Your love for children and your way to work are inspiration to me 😍😍😍 Thanks

[@jeannielee4980]

Does anybody have any suggestions on how to modify this session to teach a class of 6 autistic adolescents? Any tips or suggestions appreciated. - A nervous music teacher

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Wow! That is quite the job you’ve been given. Honestly, you should have a local music therapist come in and observe and act as a consultant. Every person with autism is so unique and to give just general advice is really tricky. Overall, I would suggest getting some background info on each student including preferred music and instruments. Also I would consult with their occupational and speech therapists to learn about their communication and sensory needs. Good luck!!!

[@Singcreateplay]

HI Ryan! I love your videos and they are very inspiring to me in my music session with kids. Where did you get that machine with the yes and no?

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Hello! That is just his iPad with a Yes/No app on it. Pretty cool!

[@thaisoceanos]

lovely

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Thank you!!!

[@fernols9415]

Hi Ryan, I have a 9 yr old with Low functioning autism and severe behaviors. I work with him on my own because I can't fid anyone willing to work with him in my country. Do you have any recommendations as far as how musical practice with some instruments could help soothe his anxiety and minimize aggressive responses? Thank you!

[@fernols9415]

Thank you so much, that looks very good. I am going to start with him. I am hoping to ease things up. He's been extremely aggressive. Thanks again!!

[@savinabatres2836]

I have autism too

[@jorihiukka6483]

Low or high functioning?

[@user-gq3tq9yn6i]

U are such a good person

[@RootDynamic]

Aloha, awesome stuff! Are you familiar with Auditory Motor Mapping training, Ryan?

[@RootDynamic]

***** I Agree! I'm hoping researchers and therapists continue to run studies to explore that and other forms of music based interventions. Seems to me to be the most natural and effective approach in trying to build speech communication in the non verbal ASD population.

[@keithamores]

Hello sir.. I am very interested to avail of your CD so i can use it.. pls. advise how to contact you. and the app is just awesome

[@keithamores]

Thank you Mr. Ryan, Will proceed sending you an email

[@alilewismusic]

Hi. This is great. I"m a musician as well as am currently in a master's degree program for speech language pathology. I'm about to start working with a new client who is 4:6 and nonverbal with autism. What this yes/no PECS app you're using? I'm heading off to school in a minute, but look forward to watching more of your videos soon. In the meantime, thank you!!

[@alilewismusic]

Ok for some reason the wording was botched above. What I meant to ask is, what is the name of the yes/no app you're using here? Might I find it on my iPad? Thanks again!!

[@boosted_spirit]

Ali, my 13 year old step son is non verbal, severely autistic... He has a device, but ive found the simplest way to do choices like yes/no, good/bad, happy/mad is to hold a finger up on one hand, say yes, a finger up on the other hand and encourage them to grab one... or both, as my kid does when he wants to be more difficult than usual lol

[@marshallmartin1689]

I believe what ever occupation we move towards there should be a alterial agenda to somehow help people

[@katherineabbott8281]

Hi Ryan, I am currently a junior in high school and I am on my way to figuring out what I want to do with my life after school. I've always had a strong passion for music and I participate in my school's wind ensemble (I play the clarinet). Although I love music, I can't say that I'm the greatest singer. Music therapy has begun to greatly interest me, but I'm not quit sure if it has a chance of becoming my future, since I can't sing. Do you have any thoughts or advice?

[@harveysylvester1485]

Katherine Abbott was a y

[@btmtstudio1013]

hi.. i just wanna ask what aac app are you using in this video? thanks and godbless..

[@RyanJuddMusic]

That one doesn't exist anymore, but here's another one: apps.apple.com/us/app/yes-no-from-i-can-do-apps/id635649909 I hope that helps!

[@vojolupiba4110]

thanks you.. planning to buy your instructional vids for my son.. godbless

[@omardavila8369]

Hi Ryan, I have a 19 years old son, it could works for him?

[@lindajedrzejek7908]

Hi Ryan! Thanks for your informative videos. What app are you using?

[@jorihiukka6483]

To play music he is using spotify.

[@mimilu2023]

What is the yes/no app?

[@annagavenciakova5123]

Hi Ryan, seems like he was trying to say no at 3:14 before you touch-pointed him, and then repeatedly placed his hand on yes sign. Do you also teach a child to be able to say no, when something disturbs them, is uncomfortable or simply they want to discontinue the 'game', or do you not tolerate a no from a child?

[@annagavenciakova5123]

Hi Ryan, do you 'work on No' the same way you 'work on Yes'? Is there any room left in child's perception, after this work, for free choice?

[@victoriabowman4343]

i love your music sessions i have down syndrome and i have music sessions a bit like this i would love some sessions with you some time the sessions i do are a bit different but i would love to have a session with you what do you think

[@RyanJuddMusic]

Hey Victoria, thanks so much for reaching out! I would love to have some music therapy sessions with you and unfortunately, my schedule is totally full. I hope you find someone local in your area who you can have in-person sessions with! Here's some info on that: www.musictherapy.org/about/find/

[@midbrainactivationsilchar588]

Hi Ryan, I am running a Midbrain Activation Centre at, Silchar, Assam in India. Now some people coming with new proposal that starting a Autism Music therapy Centre. Will you help me?

[@elizabethrivera9150]

IM TEACHER N MUSICIAN I WAS LOOKING FOR VIDEOS THAT USE MUSIC THERAPY FOR SPECIAL ED STUDENTS!!! ARE YOU A SPECIAL TEACHER???? I PLAY GUITAR N SOPRANO ALSO PLAY THE PUERTORRIQUIEB CUATRO!!! SO THIS YEAR I DECIDE TO USE MUSIC IN MY CLASSROON!!!! I TEACH ENGLISH!!!

[@elizabethrivera9150]

Ryan Judd YHANKU FOR ANSWER!!! YES MY GOAL IS TEACH WITH MUSIC THERAPY!!! SINCE IN UNIVERSITY I WAS INTRODUCE BY MY PSYCHOLOGY CLASS!!! I FEEL INLOVE WITH THE THEME!!! THANKS AGAIN!!!

[@wethepeoplesm]

What if he clicked no? Would that make you sad?

[@gittekronb9824]

:) wonderful,

[@binauralbeats2101]

👌

[@mariahjamieson9523]

Hi

[@jamessherry9506]

Neither the man nor the device acknowledged ‘no’ as an answer. There must be an actual choice of yes or no when you’re teaching the difference between the two. Otherwise, the student falsely learns that ‘no’ means nothing.

[@rabeelramzan8593]

I think he is just teaching him yes by that time and once he get that then he might will teach no. As there is not any option of no. It was red block with no audio sound, and it was blank. No was not written there

[@barbwhitman5581]

The motivation is clearly there. The student isn't pulling back showing assent at all. We tend to teach yes first. Had thr child showed any resistance or assent to what he is doing, it would have been ended.

[@gracepalanas8702]

Wow... :D

[@chayanneeleseomendez4414]

you inspire me judd🌸