Social Skills Music Groups
- By Theresa McFarland, M.A.
- Published 08/7/2008
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Theresa McFarland, M.A.
Theresa McFarland, M.A.has over 20 years of education and experience providing services to children and adults who have disabilities including autism.Throughout her career, she has provided support to families through educational interventions, workshops and parent support groups.She has extensive training in research based interventions including discrete trial training,TEACCH, behavior modification, music therapy, social skills training and functional academics.Ms. McFarland has advocated for many children and will continue to provide support to families and individuals who live with disabilities.For up to date news on topics related to autism, please visitwww.newsforautism.comYour Online Magazine for Autism Related Issues
View all articles by Theresa McFarland, M.A.What is a Social Skills Music Group?
A Social Skills Music Group is an opportunity for children, families and friends to practice social skills in a fun, structured and relaxing environment. Social skills such as greetings, sharing and friendship are modeled and reinforced with music and movement activities. Movement activities such as crossing the mid-line, walking in a circle and following directions help all of us in the area of sensory integration. The best part of the group is having fun and building community, one movement at a time!
Children with autism who are drawn to music can benefit greatly from music therapy including music and sensory activities. At home and in the classroom, sensory activities paired with music can promote language and assist with sensory integration. 
Simple circle activities allow families to learn and practice
social skills in a safe and fun environment!
Social Skills Music Groups run for 6-week sessions to allow
families to socialize with sensory activities.
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