Podcasts about autism movement therapy

Kristin Best-Kinscherff is an assistant professor and head of dance at SIUE, as well as the director of the University Dance Company. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Dance Performance from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Science in Theater and Dance from SIUE. As a dancer, Kristin has performed with The Big Muddy Dance Company, Duarte Dance Works, Dancers in Company- the University of Iowa's premiere touring ensemble, aTrek Dance Collective, and The Slaughter Project. She is a founding member and choreographer of Turn of Change Dance Collective and has served as the Assistant Artistic Director, choreographer, and dancer with Leverage Dance Theater (formerly aTrek Dance Collective). She has danced and choreographed in opening acts for hypnotist Tony Z, comedian Phyllis Diller, the Nokia Sugar Bowl, Macy's Thanksgivings Day parade, London New Year's parade, as well as on ESPN for the National Dance Team Championship. As a teacher, Kristin has been on faculty at the University of Iowa, Lewis and Clark College, Lindenwood University, and SIUE. She has taught at the Impulse Summer Dance Intensive, M2 Dance Center, Turning Pointe Academy of Dance and various dance studios in the area. She has also served as a head instructor, choreographer, and judge for the Universal Dance Association. Her choreography has been presented at the American College Dance Association's Gala Concert, SIUE Summer Showbiz, FAME the Musical (SIUE), Drowsy Chaperones (SIUE), National Dance Week, Midwest Dance Festival, Grand Dance Fest, Dancing in the Streets, the Gala/Extravaganza for Body Worlds 3 at the St. Louis Science Center, the Victoria Ballet Theater, The University of Iowa, SIUE, Lindenwood, Tour Dance Company, the Universal Dance Association's summer curriculum, as well as many award winning routines for area dance teams. Kristin's latest endeavor is a certification in Autism Movement Therapy and the development of a dance and fitness curriculum for the special needs population. This curriculum, Dance for Everyone, was accepted into the 2017 national conference with the National Dance Educators Organization. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dance-tips-daily/support

This time on Autism Live, we get started with some jargon of the day, followed by an interview with returning guest Joanne Lara from Autism Works Now, Autism Movement Therapy and Glorious Pies! She is here with her partner John Brauer and together they discuss New Horizons! https://newhorizons-sfv.org/

This time on Autism Live, we get started with some jargon of the day, followed by an interview with returning guest Joanne Lara from Autism Works Now, Autism Movement Therapy and Glorious Pies! She is here with her partner John Brauer and together they discuss New Horizons! https://newhorizons-sfv.org/

See the kids at Ms. Audrey's schooooolThey can't wait to hang out and be cooooolHip hop moves to ABA in 3…2…1They got the beatThey got the beatKids got the beatYeah, kids got the beat!Who knew movement was therapy and could be so much fun?Meet Miami native Audrey Amadeo, founder of Spectrum Dance Therapy: Arts for Autism Foundation. Her strong belief to tune ASD children into the arts falls right in time with her training in Applied Behavior Analysis.Audrey is truly a step ahead of the rest, and has found a rhythm by mixing Autism Movement Therapy to a tempo kids on the spectrum get (and get DOWN to).Click the link below to LISTEN to the latest episode: WE GOT THE BEAT.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/disorderlyblondes)

Who knew movement was therapy and could be so much fun? Meet Miami native Audrey Amadeo, founder of Spectrum Dance Therapy: Arts for Autism Foundation. Her strong belief to tune ASD children into the arts falls right in time with her training in Applied Behavior Analysis. Audrey is truly a step ahead of the rest, and has found a rhythm by mixing Autism Movement Therapy to a tempo kids on the spectrum get (and get DOWN to). Click the link below to LISTEN to the latest episode: WE GOT THE BEAT. Read More

Music and movement combined has the power to re-map the brain! Autism Movement Therapy® is a program designed by Joanne Lara – a professional dancer turned classroom education specialist turned university professor! The program is based on interhemispheric sensory integration to help children reach their potential. Music and movement can literally rewire the brain to Listen In The post HBH 17: Movement Therapy, Waking Up The Brain & Job Skills with Joanne Lara appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Joan Lara, a friend of our Lifestyle Improvement family, returns to share more of her insight in the field of Autism. Joan is an expert in the field of movement therapy and the founder of the Autism Movement Therapy® organization.  Now she brings another fantastic contribution to the field with her new book Teaching Pre-Employment […]

Joan Lara, a friend of our Lifestyle Improvement family, returns to share more of her insight in the field of Autism. Joan is an expert in the field of movement therapy and the founder of the Autism Movement Therapy® organization.  Now she brings another fantastic contribution to the field with her new book Teaching Pre-Employment […]

Joan Lara, a friend of our Lifestyle Improvement family, returns to share more of her insight in the field of Autism. Joan is an expert in the field of movement therapy and the founder of the Autism Movement Therapy® organization.  Now she brings another fantastic contribution to the field with her new book Teaching Pre-Employment […]

          Listen to our conversation with Joanne Lara.  Ms. Lara is an expert in the field of movement therapy. She is a professional dancer turned educator and founder of the Autism Movement Therapy® organization.  She is an adjunct professor at National University and was the Autism Consultant for Kiefer Sutherland’s FOX TV show Touch.  She also […]

        Listen to our conversation with Joanne Lara.  Ms. Lara is an expert in the field of movement therapy. She is a professional dancer turned educator and founder of the Autism Movement Therapy® organization.  She is an adjunct professor at National University and was the Autism Consultant for Kiefer Sutherland’s FOX TV show Touch.  She also […]

Movement is a healthy part of everyone's life, but for those with autism, Movement Therapy can have profound effects.   Joanne Lara has dedicated her life’s work to improving the lives of individuals with autism through movement and music. She’s also a core adjunct professor at National University in LA, California, and helped design the Autism Certificate. Her advocacy has led to founding the nonprofit organization Autism Movement Therapy®, the recipient of three Autism Speaks grants, home based in Los Angeles, California.    Joanne is also a member of Hillary Clinton’s Disability Employment Task Force Team. She’s the author of “Autism Movement Therapy Method: Waking Up the Brain!” with Keri Bowers. Autism Movement Therapy trains and licenses dancers, educators, parents, service providers and professionals globally in the beneficial role that movement and dance have for individuals on the autism spectrum.   Join Dr Jo Anne White, author and host of Power Your Life, as she chats with Joanne Lara about autism, Movement Therapy, and how the future is changing for those with autism.

Movement is a healthy part of everyone's life, but for those with autism, Movement Therapy can have profound effects.   Joanne Lara has dedicated her life’s work to improving the lives of individuals with autism through movement and music. She’s also a core adjunct professor at National University in LA, California, and helped design the Autism Certificate. Her advocacy has led to founding the nonprofit organization Autism Movement Therapy®, the recipient of three Autism Speaks grants, home based in Los Angeles, California.    Joanne is also a member of Hillary Clinton’s Disability Employment Task Force Team. She’s the author of “Autism Movement Therapy Method: Waking Up the Brain!” with Keri Bowers. Autism Movement Therapy trains and licenses dancers, educators, parents, service providers and professionals globally in the beneficial role that movement and dance have for individuals on the autism spectrum.   Join Dr Jo Anne White, author and host of Power Your Life, as she chats with Joanne Lara about autism, Movement Therapy, and how the future is changing for those with autism.  

Joyce welcomes Joanne Lara, MA Adjunct Faculty at National University, and founder of Autism Movement Therapy (AMT). Ms. Laura who is also a professional dancer,has dedicated herself to improving the lives of individuals with autism through movement and music. Her advocacy has led to founding the nonprofit organization Autism Movement Therapy® based in Los Angeles, California. Th e organization has received two Autism Speaks grants, Ms. Laura will discuss the mission of Autism Movement Therapy and the beneficial role that movement and music can play in the speech, language, behavioral, and cognitive abilities of individuals on the autism spectrum.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Joanne Lara from Autism Movement Therapy gives an update about the work that Autism Works Now is doing and the various field trips the current job candidates are experiencing. For more information on Autism Works Now visit: www.autismworksnow.org Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: The jargon of the day is Least Restrictive Environment.  Shannon talks with Joanne Lara about her Documentary, Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the Arts, which will have screenings in both Los Angeles and New York this month.  Joanne shares the latest news and information about Autism Works Now and how she plans to help adults with Autism get job ready and then matched to a job.  Joanne shares details about her recent trip to China and her book Autism Movement Therapy which comes out in October.  The last of episode of The A Word debuts, featuring Jack Riley's last day of therapy.    Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Joanne Lara from Autism Works Now and Autism Movement Therapy, shares details about her recent trip to China and her book Autism Movement Therapy, which comes out in October.      Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Joanne Lara, author of Autism Movement Therapy, talks about her whole brain approach to teaching individuals on the spectrum, using music and dance to help them unlock their creativity and awaken areas of their brain that have previously remained dormant.  Joanne offers training and certification to help others to be able to do this work in their area. For more information visit: www.autismmovementtherapy.com     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Special guest Joanne Lara, from Autism Movement Therapy, recaps the fabulous Temple Grandin and Friends event that benefited Autism Works Now. The star studded event featured Temple Grandin, Joe Montagna, Ed Asner and Dani Bowman as well as performances by James Durbin, Lonnie Parks, Susan Scheller and more!  To buy an “I’m Friends with Temple” t-shirt, visit www.autismmovementtherapy.com  Stefanie Schaeffer hosts the second installment of The Future is Bright, presented in conjunction with Autism Society of America.  Stefanie’s guests today are Lori Ireland from Extraordinary Ventures, Scott Badesch fro Autism Society of America and Katherine Yu whose daughter has illustrated Drawing Sylvia.  For more information on Autism Society of America or their upcoming conference visit: www.autism-society.org       Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Joanne Lara, from Autism Movement Therapy, recaps the fabulous Temple Grandin and Friends event that benefited Autism Works Now. The star studded event featured Temple Grandin, Joe Montagna, Ed Asner and Dani Bowman as well as performances by James Durbin, Lonnie Parks, Susan Scheller and more!  Joanne speaks about the pressing need for employment in the Autism Community. To buy an “I’m Friends with Temple” t-shirt, visit www.autismmovementtherapy.com       Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Listen Here: Joanne Lara is the founder Autism Movement Therapy  and author of the upcoming book, Autism Movement Therapy Method: Waking up the Brain! (Summer 2015). Joanne is the producer of the new documentary, Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the Arts with Temple Grandin, Stephen Shore, Elaine Hall, Ed Asner, Dani Bowman, and will also be producing Temple Grandin & Friends at […] The post Podcast: Autism Movement Therapy: Waking Up The Brain! appeared first on JenningsWire.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Shannon talks with Joanne Lara from Autism Movement Therapy about  "The Power of Envisioning & Transitioning"!  Joanne gives great tips on how to empower your child by helping them to formulate ideas on what they would like to do as adults and then creating a plan to help bring it to fruition. For more information on Autism Movement Therapy visit: www.autismmovementtherapy.com  Shannon shares news stories about a possible link between hormones and Autism, a new potential Autism screening tool and the film Autism and Trauma, which details some of the trauma individuals on the spectrum are put through and the after effects.Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Joanne Lara has been working with children of different abilities for years.  She founded  Autism Movement Therapy  and is an inspirational global speaker on how to empower our kids and prepare them for inclusion.  Listen as Joanne speaks about her new children's book which carries the message of inclusion! For more information on Autism Movement Therapy visit: www.autismmovementtherapy.comAutism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Joanne Lara shares the power of making an action plan for our kids on the Autism spectrum and how to include the child in the process!  For more information on Autism Movement Therapy visit: www.autismmovementtherapy.comAutism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Joanne Lara from Autism Movement Therapy shares  "The Power of Envisioning & Transitioning"!  This is a powerful discussion about how and why we should empower our children from a very young age by having a plan for them. For more information on Autism Movement Therapy visit: www.autismmovementtherapy.comAutism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Joanne Lara speaks about Autism Movement Therapy, why it's good for kids on the spectrum and how adults can become certified to be Autism Movement Therapists.  For more information visit www.autismmovementtherapy.com.  Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Today on Autism Live, Shannon kicks off CAN Week by welcoming Joanne Lara to talk about Autism Movement Therapy, why it's good for kids on the spectrum and how adults can become certified to be Autism Movement Therapists.  For more information visit www.autismmovementtherapy.com.  Shannon also has a special conversation with Dr. Temple Grandin about Autism, anxiety and what is dividing the Autism community.Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

  Autism Movement Therapy is focused on serving the autism community by supporting autism research and through cognitive re-mapping, Joanne Lara's successful Autism Movement Therapy® is an interhemispheric SENSORY INTEGRATION technique incorporating movement and music in collaboration with Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies to assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in meeting and achieving their speech and language, social and academic IEP goals.   "Programs like Joanne's Autism Movement Therapy offer opportunities for our kids to develop the necessary and fundamental skills that benefit all our kids.  Art saved my life!" - Temple Grandin, PhD Joanne Lara seamlessly combines artistry with science as she takes the viewer through easy to understand, easy to implement movement exercises and activities for children with special needs. I highly recommend her aut-erobics DVD to any one who works with children on the autism spectrum." - Elaine Hall, Founder of The Miracle Project (Autism: The Musical), Author: Now I See the Moon: a mother, a son, a miracle