It is exciting showing people music therapy for the first time. A lot of times people do not know what to expect. I went and did an initial music therapy session recently with an adult with autism who lives with his mother. The adult is nonverbal and has very little interaction with people. When I got there the mother said she did not think that he would sit down.
When the music therapy started, not only did he sit down the entire time, but he played on instruments, followed directions in the music, frequently made eye contact with me, and even smiled when I did some "musical jokes." It was fun to see and to work with him. The mother commented how she thought he would have some interaction, but she was amazed at how much he did respond and interact.
This is a wonderful blog and I appreciate you highlighting autism. My music therapy vast music.
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