IMCAP-ND Developments: Research, Publications, Trainings & Automation Hi all, It has been a while since I’ve announced updates pertaining to the Individual Music-Centered Assessment Profile for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (IMCAP-ND) Since its original publication in 2013, the IMCAP-ND has made
Parents: A Developmental Perspective
Hi all, This new blog post is written by Melanie Feller, M.A., CCC-SLP. Melanie is a Speech and Language Pathologist and DIRFloortime practitioner. Her post discusses some differences between ABA and DIR via a the parent perspective. If you have have
Learning and Developing via Relational Musical-Play Experiences in Music Therapy
Hi all, This blog post includes some immediate and brief thoughts regarding the clinical rationale of back-and-forth relational music making between client and therapist. In addition, it touches on the importance of contextualizing music therapy experiences within a relationship-based framework,
35 CMTE Credits: Expand your Assessment Skills within a Developmental Relationship-based Music Therapy Model
Hi all, Expand your Assessment Skills within a Developmental Relationship-based Music Therapy Model. The last IMCAP-ND course of 2014 is being held at Radford University on October 24th & 25th. EARLY BIRD Registration ends on SEPTEMBER 15TH! Are you interested in
ASD, DIR/Floortime, Sensory-Motor, & Affect
Hi Parents and Clinicians, You may want to set 40 minutes aside to watch this youtube presentation on ASD, DIR, & sensory motor given by, in my opinion, one of the best occupational therapists in the field, Rosemary White. Her
Don’t miss EARLY BIRD Registration for IMCAP-ND CMTE in New York!
Don’t miss the EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION for New York Course (Early bird ends July 2nd, 20014) IMCAP-ND CMTE Course at Molloy College, New York EARN 35 CMTE CREDITS! 2-Day in-person course & Post Course Assignments COURSE LOCATION: Molloy College 1000 Rockville Centre,
The Times They are A Changin’: New Discoveries Leading to NEW Ways of Working with Children w/ASD
Hi all, The times that have guided treatment interventions for children with ASD are certainly changing.’ But why has it been so difficult for folks to embrace this change and incorporate these new findings and discoveries into their work? Do
Following the Client’s Lead. What is it? What isn’t it? And Why do it?
Hi folks, An ongoing key topic when discussing behavioral and developmental approaches is the concept of following the client’s lead. This is especially relevant within the current trends in the research pertaining to evidence-based practice in regards to interventions with
Registration is OPEN! IMCAP-ND CMTE Course Headed to New York and Radford, VA!
REGISTER FOR IMCAP-ND CMTE COURSE! 8/1 & 8/2 at Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY 10/24 & 10/25, Radford University, VA “The IMCAP-ND Music Therapy Assessment training provided by John Carpente was an experience that opened my eyes to a new
1 WEEK left for Early bird Registration for IMCAP Course, Columbia MD
Hi all, 1 week remaining for EARLY BIRD Registration for IMCAP-ND CMTE Course at Howard Community College (Ends on April 15th!) Are you interested in learning more about working within a Developmental Relationship-based Music Therapy Model? Here’s an opportunity to do so