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Therapeutic music protocols based in scientific research and are applicable to many diagnoses that involve motor, speech, and cognition challenges. Click the button below to explore more of the specifics regarding music therapy and people who can be helped.
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The American Music Therapy Association is the go-to source for all questions on how to find a certified music therapist.
The Music Teachers National Association is an organization that supports teachers and methodology for all instruments and voice.
The Autism Society of America is a premiere site full of valuable information supporting families of persons with autism.
Animal therapy was not mentioned in Trevor's story, but research ha shown it to be very effective in working with children with autism.
His fondest wish is for real friends, but he’s always been different from the other children with his love of spinning in circles and making silly sounds. Being brilliant with math accidentally leads him to discover a love of music.
Music therapy protocols help Trevor with his attention focus and overall coordination. His daily Skally walk helps him immensely and then the idea for the walk is shared with Grandfather Hakeem, who finds his Parkinson's disease gait difficulties much improved.
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Keyboardists Trevor and Tasha, along with bass player Bijan, drummer Ryan, and vocalist Becky make up the band. They write or re-write songs to help with memory (for science tests, for example) or with movement (the Skally walk), as well as have a ball with music.
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The character of Trevor is a composite of the many awe-inspiring young people with autism that the author has worked with over many years. They continue to inspire with their amazing ability to navigate life through a unique lense.
The character of Bijan in the book is based on the memory of the remarkable Bijan Dhanani. An avid musician, entrepreneur, and amazing individual, he was a piano student of the author in grade school and grew up to be a wonderful friend.
The song We Will Rock You, written by the great band Queen, was the inspiration for Rhythm Rocks You. So much incredible music from this band, particularly Bohemian Rhapsody, paved the way for new ways to respond to music.
The kids in Trevor's band wrote their graduation song My Diploma with a rewrite of the lyrics from My Sharona, one of the most popular pieces performed by the band The Knack. It's another great example of how rhythm inspires movement.