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Addressing Cognitive Skills in Children with ASD

August 2018

Children on the autism spectrum often have cognitive needs that can be addressed in music therapy. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, Dr. Blythe LaGasse presents current neuroscience research related to individuals on the autism spectrum. She also provides the music therapy clinician with some explanations and clinical ideas for addressing working memory, attention, and executive functioning in children on the autism spectrum.

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Neuroscience Considerations for Addressing Cognitive Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

AMTA-Pro Podcast August, 2018

Blythe LaGasse, Ph.D., MT-BC

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1. Neuroscience findings in ASD
2. Neurological difference impact
3. Cognition needs in ASD
4. Why Music Therapy?
5. Sensory awareness and arousal
6. Working memory
7. Attention
8. Executive functions
9. Cognitive flexibility
10. Impact on communication and social skills

The detailed discussion outline for this AMTA-Pro podcast and a comprehensive resource list is found here: AMTA Pro ASD 18

About the Speaker: Blythe LaGasse, Ph.D., MT-BC is coordinator and associate professor of Music Therapy at Colorado State University. For over fifteen years she has been a music therapist specializing in working with children with autism spectrum disorder. She continues to provide services to children in Fort Collins.

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