Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I would have a pattern involved in this and maybe even a time table of some sort... predictability is very comforting for many of our kids. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 every day small talk with people. (people often ask..how are you? how old are you?) " exchangecreative ly " <CreativeExchange To @Comcast.net> Sent by: cc childrensapraxian et@... Subject m [ ] We want your input... 10/17/2007 10:45 AM Please respond to childrensapraxian et@... m We are working on a recording project specifically focused on Social Skills in Song. We want your input. What are specific social scenarios in which your child may require additional direction or explanation of the social expectations of the specific setting? Examples... A doctor's office visit or specific medical procedure. Dining in a public setting. Table manners. Proper washing techiniques. Safety rules. A wedding or other special event. Birthday parties. Emotional expression. What happens when we go to a ________________. Any suggestions would be helpful. We will be writing and recording the songs with children and adults with special needs (primarily autism). Also, would it be more helpful for your child to listen to a recording with your child's name incorporated into the song? Thanks for your time and input... Sincere Regards, Kari Christiansen, Director Creative Exchange Music Therapy Clinic www.CreativeExchangeMusic.com ----------------------------------------- This transmission may contain information that is privileged, confidential, legally privileged, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Although this transmission and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by JP Chase & Co., its subsidiaries and affiliates, as applicable, for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use. If you received this transmission in error, please immediately contact the sender and destroy the material in its entirety, whether in electronic or hard copy format. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I would actually focus on things that are much more basic than attending special occasions. For kids with social problems you have to worry about the little every day stuff, not just the big events like a birthday party or wedding. For instance, you need to address appropriate touch. We still have to instruct my son on this on a regular basis even though he has gotten much better. We only touch certain people (you can't just go up and start touching people you don't know), we only touch in appropriate places (that doesn't include somebody's bum or chest), when you hug you need to be gentle (my son used to literally tackle people when trying to give a hug, even people we didn't know very well), we don't stand around and stroke people even if we know them and it's just the arm, we shouldn't stand too close to people when speaking with them, etc. Touching and space tends to be a big issue for people with social problems. Another is voice. People don't like for us to yell and be loud, what type of voice is appropriate to use where, etc. I know somebody with an autistic daughter who is making good progress, but she does all kinds of anti-social things. For instance, she will come up to you very close and just stare at you. She may say something to you briefly, but then she continues to stare. She will also stand in between 2 people trying to have a conversation, even if she isn't looking at either of the people (although she usually is). Sorry, I don't think your list demonstrates a true understanding of autistic/anti-social type behaviors that people with special needs struggle with. It is the every day stuff that affects them the most, not just their behavior at special functions or in certain places. Kim exchangecreatively <CreativeExchange@...> wrote: We are working on a recording project specifically focused on Social Skills in Song. We want your input. What are specific social scenarios in which your child may require additional direction or explanation of the social expectations of the specific setting? Examples... A doctor's office visit or specific medical procedure. Dining in a public setting. Table manners. Proper washing techiniques. Safety rules. A wedding or other special event. Birthday parties. Emotional expression. What happens when we go to a ________________. Any suggestions would be helpful. We will be writing and recording the songs with children and adults with special needs (primarily autism). Also, would it be more helpful for your child to listen to a recording with your child's name incorporated into the song? Thanks for your time and input... Sincere Regards, Kari Christiansen, Director Creative Exchange Music Therapy Clinic www.CreativeExchangeMusic.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 We had tremendous problems with 'social' greetings; learning to look someone in the eye and say, " Hello, my name is ____. How do you do? " or some other 'regular' greeting that a kid can perform and get 'over with' in any social situation. This was a real problem for a long time and took a tremendous amount of practice to overcome. Long after it was considered socially appropriate, my son would hide behind my leg rather than 'engage' in a social nicity with a new adult. Funny thing is, he is a social child. Once he had the tools and knew what to do and what was expected of him, this issue evaporated. But it took him a long time to develop this skill. I think that if he had had a nursery rhyme song to help him with this and learn the steps of introduction, it would have been much easier for him. Janice [sPAM] [ ] We want your input... We are working on a recording project specifically focused on Social Skills in Song. We want your input. What are specific social scenarios in which your child may require additional direction or explanation of the social expectations of the specific setting? Examples... A doctor's office visit or specific medical procedure. Dining in a public setting. Table manners. Proper washing techiniques. Safety rules. A wedding or other special event. Birthday parties. Emotional expression. What happens when we go to a ________________. Any suggestions would be helpful. We will be writing and recording the songs with children and adults with special needs (primarily autism). Also, would it be more helpful for your child to listen to a recording with your child's name incorporated into the song? Thanks for your time and input... Sincere Regards, Kari Christiansen, Director Creative Exchange Music Therapy Clinic www.CreativeExchangeMusic.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Definitely bathing...especially thoroughly rinsing and getting soap out of hair Slowing down when eating Not eating with hands! Appropriately greeting someone Looking both ways before crossing the street Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... We want your input... We are working on a recording project specifically focused on Social Skills in Song. We want your input. What are specific social scenarios in which your child may require additional direction or explanation of the social expectations of the specific setting? Examples... A doctor's office visit or specific medical procedure. Dining in a public setting. Table manners. Proper washing techiniques. Safety rules. A wedding or other special event. Birthday parties. Emotional expression. What happens when we go to a ________________. Any suggestions would be helpful. We will be writing and recording the songs with children and adults with special needs (primarily autism). Also, would it be more helpful for your child to listen to a recording with your child's name incorporated into the song? Thanks for your time and input... Sincere Regards, Kari Christiansen, Director Creative Exchange Music Therapy Clinic www.CreativeExchangeMusic.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Also, slow down the tempo for the apraxic kids. Most kid songs go too fast...... Marget Ellen Bronfeld <egskb@...> wrote: Definitely bathing...especially thoroughly rinsing and getting soap out of hair Slowing down when eating Not eating with hands! Appropriately greeting someone Looking both ways before crossing the street Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... We want your input... We are working on a recording project specifically focused on Social Skills in Song. We want your input. What are specific social scenarios in which your child may require additional direction or explanation of the social expectations of the specific setting? Examples... A doctor's office visit or specific medical procedure. Dining in a public setting. Table manners. Proper washing techiniques. Safety rules. A wedding or other special event. Birthday parties. Emotional expression. What happens when we go to a ________________. Any suggestions would be helpful. We will be writing and recording the songs with children and adults with special needs (primarily autism). Also, would it be more helpful for your child to listen to a recording with your child's name incorporated into the song? Thanks for your time and input... Sincere Regards, Kari Christiansen, Director Creative Exchange Music Therapy Clinic www.CreativeExchangeMusic.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 First let me say that I think it's GREAT that you are doing this. Music has been so helpful in teaching my son and having access to what you are planning will help many I'm sure. I'm going to second the people who are saying a song about meeting people (adults AND other children) would be helpful. I think that's a difficult one for many children, with or without difficulties. Another one might be how we behave when we see someone with a disability. Heck, I know adults that don't know what to do when presented with a person in a wheel chair. Thank you for opening this up to suggestions. McCann > > We are working on a recording project specifically focused on Social > Skills in Song. We want your input. What are specific social > scenarios in which your child may require additional direction or > explanation of the social expectations of the specific setting? > Examples... > > A doctor's office visit or specific medical procedure. > Dining in a public setting. > Table manners. > Proper washing techiniques. > Safety rules. > A wedding or other special event. > Birthday parties. > Emotional expression. > What happens when we go to a ________________. > > Any suggestions would be helpful. We will be writing and recording > the songs with children and adults with special needs (primarily > autism). > > Also, would it be more helpful for your child to listen to a > recording with your child's name incorporated into the song? > > Thanks for your time and input... > > Sincere Regards, > Kari Christiansen, Director > Creative Exchange Music Therapy Clinic > www.CreativeExchangeMusic.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Thank you for your input, everyday conversation will be included. > every day small talk with people. (people often ask..how are you? how old > are you?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Absolutely! The natural form of the musical accompaniment will also provide patterns to assist in predictable patterns and timing sequences. Thank you for your input! > I would have a pattern involved in this and maybe even a time table of some > sort... predictability is very comforting for many of our kids. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 " regular " greetings will definately be included. We strive to get away from the traditional nursery rythme...we use rock, country and more main stream genre for our selections. It helps with social appropriateness as the children age. Often even social children need a little assistance with knowing how and what exactly is expected in a more formal social setting. Our recording will hopefully cover the full gamet...from issues at an early age to those that may not be encountered until your child is older. Thank you for your input! > We had tremendous problems with 'social' greetings; learning to look someone in the eye and say, " Hello, my name is ____. How do you do? " or some other 'regular' greeting that a kid can perform and get 'over with' in any social situation. This was a real problem for a long time and took a tremendous amount of practice to overcome. Long after it was considered socially appropriate, my son would hide behind my leg rather than 'engage' in a social nicity with a new adult. Funny thing is, he is a social child. Once he had the tools and knew what to do and what was expected of him, this issue evaporated. But it took him a long time to develop this skill. I think that if he had had a nursery rhyme song to help him with this and learn the steps of introduction, it would have been much easier for him. > > Janice > > > [sPAM] [ ] We want your input... > > > We are working on a recording project specifically focused on Social > Skills in Song. We want your input. What are specific social > scenarios in which your child may require additional direction or > explanation of the social expectations of the specific setting? > Examples... > > A doctor's office visit or specific medical procedure. > Dining in a public setting. > Table manners. > Proper washing techiniques. > Safety rules. > A wedding or other special event. > Birthday parties. > Emotional expression. > What happens when we go to a ________________. > > Any suggestions would be helpful. We will be writing and recording > the songs with children and adults with special needs (primarily > autism). > > Also, would it be more helpful for your child to listen to a > recording with your child's name incorporated into the song? > > Thanks for your time and input... > > Sincere Regards, > Kari Christiansen, Director > Creative Exchange Music Therapy Clinic > www.CreativeExchangeMusic.com > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Kim, Perhaps your child is very young. We are attempting to harness issues throughout the life span. Attending special occasions successfully is EXTREMELY important for all children. Every child also has different issues with regards to socially appropriate behaviors. Table manners, proper washing techniques and safety rules are all basic every day skills. We have not only worked, but specialized in autism spectrum disorders since 1989. Every child we have ever worked with is unique with individual skills and areas of need. As your child gets older, I sincerely hope that attending another child's birthday or participating in a family wedding will be a successful experience. These are experiences that we all will eventually be invited to attend. Unfamiliar settings or events may cause further distress for children with special needs because they do not know their behavioral expectations nor the sequence of events. Kari > " Sorry, I don't think your list demonstrates a true understanding of autistic/anti-social type behaviors that people with special needs struggle with. It is the every day stuff that affects them the most, not just their behavior at special functions or in certain places. " > > Kim > > exchangecreatively <CreativeExchange@...> wrote: > We are working on a recording project specifically focused on Social > Skills in Song. We want your input. What are specific social > scenarios in which your child may require additional direction or > explanation of the social expectations of the specific setting? > Examples... > > A doctor's office visit or specific medical procedure. > Dining in a public setting. > Table manners. > Proper washing techiniques. > Safety rules. > A wedding or other special event. > Birthday parties. > Emotional expression. > What happens when we go to a ________________. > > Any suggestions would be helpful. We will be writing and recording > the songs with children and adults with special needs (primarily > autism). > > Also, would it be more helpful for your child to listen to a > recording with your child's name incorporated into the song? > > Thanks for your time and input... > > Sincere Regards, > Kari Christiansen, Director > Creative Exchange Music Therapy Clinic > www.CreativeExchangeMusic.com > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Eye contact! Visit to dentist. Waiting/wait your turn. -Gail in IL exchangecreatively <CreativeExchange@...> wrote: We are working on a recording project specifically focused on Social Skills in Song. We want your input. What are specific social scenarios in which your child may require additional direction or explanation of the social expectations of the specific setting? Examples... A doctor's office visit or specific medical procedure. Dining in a public setting. Table manners. Proper washing techiniques. Safety rules. A wedding or other special event. Birthday parties. Emotional expression. What happens when we go to a ________________. Any suggestions would be helpful. We will be writing and recording the songs with children and adults with special needs (primarily autism). Also, would it be more helpful for your child to listen to a recording with your child's name incorporated into the song? Thanks for your time and input... Sincere Regards, Kari Christiansen, Director Creative Exchange Music Therapy Clinic www.CreativeExchangeMusic.com __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I would like to have a song about the volume of the persons voice and when you should whisper and when you can be loud. exchangecreatively <CreativeExchange@...> wrote: We are working on a recording project specifically focused on Social Skills in Song. We want your input. What are specific social scenarios in which your child may require additional direction or explanation of the social expectations of the specific setting? Examples... A doctor's office visit or specific medical procedure. Dining in a public setting. Table manners. Proper washing techiniques. Safety rules. A wedding or other special event. Birthday parties. Emotional expression. What happens when we go to a ________________. Any suggestions would be helpful. We will be writing and recording the songs with children and adults with special needs (primarily autism). Also, would it be more helpful for your child to listen to a recording with your child's name incorporated into the song? Thanks for your time and input... Sincere Regards, Kari Christiansen, Director Creative Exchange Music Therapy Clinic www.CreativeExchangeMusic.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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