Imogen Murphy

26/04/2016

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-26/music-may-help-babies-learn-language-skills/7357642

Babies who engage in musical play may have an easier time picking up language skills, a new study suggests.

06/11/2015

Group and individual music therapy programs for children with ASD

Active and strategic music making to increase:
-emotional regulation capacities
-musicality
-communication and language abilities
-social skills
-self confidence

Groups for children in early and middle years starting January 2016.
Group timetable
Tuesday: 4.30pm-5.30pm Children with ASD (Middle years)
Thursday: 4.30pm-5.15pm Children with ASD (Early years)
Saturday: 9.15am-10 am Children with ASD (Early years)
Saturday: 1.30pm-2.30pm Children with ASD (Middle years)

FaHCSIA funded sessions available

25/02/2015

13/11/2014

http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-different-way-to-visualize-rhythm-john-varney

In standard notation, rhythm is indicated on a musical bar line. But there are other ways to visualize rhythm that can be more intuitive. John Varney describes the ‘wheel method’ of tracing rhythm and uses it to take us on a musical journey around the world.

03/09/2014

Can there truly be an intersection in life where one can fulfill a lifelong passion and contribute to others' happiness? Tim Ringgold proves that you can ind...

12/08/2014

Thanks to the marvellous Imogen Rose from Attuned Music Therapy we had a fun filled musical session at Playgroup today!

06/08/2014

http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-playing-an-instrument-benefits-your-brain-anita-collins

When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. What’s going on? Anita Collins explains the fireworks that go off in musicians’ brains when they play, and examines s…

24/06/2014

Using music as a tool to motivate :)

By Marcela De Vivo, mother of a child with a severe disability and freelance writer who works with Oltarsh law firms.  She writes on immigration law, health and special education law and inclusion....