#musictherapyreflection

[j4brown]

10. Not all children who line up toys are autistic. It is one of the play schemas. I studied child psychology, child development in University level, and I was trained in special education BUT I never learnt about Play Schemas until I became a mother! When I was in special education, I was fed the information that autistic children have limited play skills, they like to line up toys. After a while, I came into conclusion that autistic populations like things to be orderly and that’s how they play. It opens my eyes when I became a mother and through observing how my own children and their friends grow and play, I came to realize that lining up toys (connecting schema) is one of the 8 play schemas and that’s how our children play naturally!!!!! Now when I work with autistic populations, I am confident in my explanations to parents about their play skills, choosing toys that support this play schemas and ways to expand on their current stage of play. Background: I presented on a topic on “Reflect, Learn and Grow- A workshop based on 10 things I wish I knew as a music therapist 10 years ago” at the recently music therapy sharing session. Wrapping up all the 10 things I wish I knew 10 years ago. Let me know which one resonates with you the most. #iwishiknew #musictherapistjourney #musictherapyreflection #conbriomusictherapy #playschemas #parentssg #parentsofinstagram #therapists #therapistsofinstagram #therapistsg #therapistsofig #eceducatorssg #eceducators #play #autistickids https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgqat81rXDQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

9. Home-program/ goals should be designed/ set within the family’s capacities. Background: I presented on a topic on “Reflect, Learn and Grow- A workshop based on 10 things I wish I knew as a music therapist 10 years ago” at the recently music therapy sharing session. I’m gonna share them with you in the next 10 days. Let me know which one resonates with you the most. #iwishiknew #musictherapistjourney #musictherapyreflection #conbriomusictherapy #qualitativegoals #parentssg #parentsofinstagram #therapists #therapistsofinstagram #therapistsg #therapistsofig #eceducatorssg #eceducators #homeprograms #transdiciplinary #familycentered #ecologicalapproach https://www.instagram.com/p/CftQwqWPKCC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

8. Qualitative goals are just as important. The children we work with have obstacles hindering their development. We want to be just like other allied health professionals and write qualitative goals, but we should never forget the qualitative aspects of horizontal growth in one stage of development. Background: I presented on a topic on “Reflect, Learn and Grow- A workshop based on 10 things I wish I knew as a music therapist 10 years ago” at the recently music therapy sharing session. I’m gonna share them with you in the next 10 days. Let me know which one resonates with you the most. #iwishiknew #musictherapistjourney #musictherapyreflection #conbriomusictherapy #qualitativegoals #parentssg #parentsofinstagram #therapists #therapistsofinstagram #therapistsg #therapistsofig https://www.instagram.com/p/CfokGoFPIge/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

7. Ditch the reward systems. Choose Connections! Please, no behavioural approach please! Background: I presented on a topic on “Reflect, Learn and Grow- A workshop based on 10 things I wish I knew as a music therapist 10 years ago” at the recently music therapy sharing session. I’m gonna share them with you in the next 10 days. Let me know which one resonates with you the most. #iwishiknew #musictherapistjourney #musictherapyreflection #conbriomusictherapy #connections #parentssg #parentsofinstagram #therapists #therapistsofinstagram #therapistsg #therapistsofig https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfl6t_tPsLT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

5. The environment plays a part. This speaks to me even louder when I started providing home-based therapy services. What works in the therapy room in a school/ hospital settings may not always work at home… It takes a lot of thoughts and observations to sit down and reconstruct the space at home for the best therapy outcome. Background: I presented on a topic on “Reflect, Learn and Grow- A workshop based on 10 things I wish I knew as a music therapist 10 years ago” at the recently music therapy sharing session. I’m gonna share them with you in the next 10 days. Let me know which one resonates with you the most. #iwishiknew #musictherapistjourney #musictherapyreflection #conbriomusictherapy #reggioinspired #reggio #declutter #environment #parentssg #parentsofinstagram #therapists #therapistsofinstagram #therapistsg #therapistsofig https://www.instagram.com/p/CfiTijGr0K1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

5. Remember, a child, is a child first. Trust+ Connection + Play = Magic 4. Instil mindfulness in children. Background: I presented on a topic on “Reflect, Learn and Grow- A workshop based on 10 things I wish I knew as a music therapist 10 years ago” at the recently music therapy sharing session. I’m gonna share them with you in the next 10 days. Let me know which one resonates with you the most. #iwishiknew #musictherapistjourney #musictherapyreflection #conbriomusictherapy #achildisachild #achildisachildfirst #attunement #connection #parentssg #parentsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CffvSlLv8Y_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

4. Instil mindfulness in children. Background: I presented on a topic on “Reflect, Learn and Grow- A workshop based on 10 things I wish I knew as a music therapist 10 years ago” at the recently music therapy sharing session. I’m gonna share them with you in the next 10 days. Let me know which one resonates with you the most. #iwishiknew #musictherapistjourney #musictherapyreflection #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CfdakeuL1zf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

3. I am enough. (Love yourself and practise self-care). Background: I presented on a topic on “Reflect, Learn and Grow- A workshop based on 10 things I wish I knew as a music therapist 10 years ago” at the recently music therapy sharing session. I’m gonna share them with you in the next 10 days. Let me know which one resonates with you the most. #iwishiknew #musictherapistjourney #musictherapyreflection #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CfapvG4vmoy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

2. Be a little humbler. Background: I presented on a topic on “Reflect, Learn and Grow- A workshop based on 10 things I wish I knew as a music therapist 10 years ago” at the recently music therapy sharing session. I’m gonna share them with you in the next 10 days. Let me know which one resonates with you the most. #iwishiknew #musictherapistjourney #musictherapyreflection #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CfXiGrBvTOt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[j4brown]

I presented on a topic on “Reflect, Learn and Grow- A workshop based on 10 things I wish I knew as a music therapist 10 years ago” at the recently music therapy sharing session. I’m gonna share them with you in the next 10 days. Let me know which one resonates with you the most. 1. Take it slow. #iwishiknew #musictherapistjourney #musictherapyreflection #conbriomusictherapy Handwriting lines, sold at @theraplay.sg . 10% off Discount code: CONBRIO10 https://www.instagram.com/p/CfS1ll3v_J1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=