Heather has developed several resources to help individuals with disabilities become more independent. Each of these Ebooks are available at www.MusicTherapyEbooks.com
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EBOOKS
You Can Strum Using The Chord Buddy Volume 1- Children's Songs introduces the student to the joy of guitar through the Chord Buddy. It provides beginner step by step instructions, practice exercises, and 20 children songs to learn using the chords D, G, C and Em. You will get an introductory to guitar basics and use of the Chord Buddy through color coded chord sheets which assist special learners who need to use color coding instead of letter reading to identify cords. This dual sensory approach supports all to become successful at learning and playing some of their favorite songs. The You Can Strum Volume 1 is appropriate for use in music therapy sessions, individual studies and music education settings. You Can Strum Using the Chord Buddy Volume 2- Christmas Songs introduces the student to the joy of guitar through the Chord Buddy. It provides beginner step by step instructions, practice exercises, and 14 Christmas songs to learn using the chords D, G, C and Em. You will get an introductory to guitar basics and use of the Chord Buddy through color coded chord sheets which assist special learners who need to use color coding instead of letter reading to identify cords. This dual sensory approach supports all to become successful at learning and playing some of their favorite songs. The You Can Strum Volume 2 is appropriate for use in music therapy sessions, individual studies and music education settings. Sing Along With Santa is a collection of 37 Holiday Songs that include easy to use chords in one book and large print lyrics in the second. You can easily adjust the key signature by using a capo to match the vocal needs of your clients. The chord and lyric books work as a set so you can offer a yearly Sing Along With Santa event with all of your song materials completed for you. The Music Therapy and Autism Handbook provides a quick and concise overview of music therapy and autism as seen in the real world setting. Characteristics and sensory issues are covered in addition to assessments and activities which may be useful when working with this population. |
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
American Sign Language (ASL) Signs and Songs for Communication Learn over 150 American Sign Language Signs and corresponding songs to help promote communication in children ages 0-8. Self-study. (8 CMTEs, 6.75 LCAT hours) This self-study course has been broken down into categories that will teach you basic American Sign Language and give you the confidence you need to incorporate these signs into your sessions with a variety of music therapy interventions. You will learn how to use these signs to help promote communication skills with children with disabilities. This course is made up of short video segments that will cover the various signing categories. Each video contains a category of ASL which demonstrates how to sign the various ASL, a practice segment for you to practice each of the signs on your own, followed by the songs section that uses the ASL from that category and integrates them into songs. You will pause the video at the designated spots to practice the signs or songs you have just covered. There are four exams spread out throughout the course to check your ability to recognize the different American Sign Language signs and songs. You will be able to complete the course in your own time. |
To purchase this course follow the link below:
https://thespiegelacademy.com/product/american-sign-language-asl-essentials-signs-and-songs-for-communication-8-credits/ |
Outline of recordings:
Video 1 – Introduction (6 min)
Video 2 – A) The Alphabet B) action step C) songs D) action step (34 min)
Video 3 – A) Foods B) action step C) songs D) action step (44 min)
Exam 1 (Alphabet, food, and songs) (20 min)
Video 4 – A) Feelings B) action step C) songs D) action step (36 min)
Video 5 – A) Family B) action step C) songs D) action step (36 min)
Exam 2 (feelings, family and songs) (10 min)
Video 6 – A) Colors B) action step C) songs D) action step (34 min)
Video 7 – A) Pets B) action step C) songs D) action step (36 min)
Exam 3 (colors, pets, and songs) (10 min)
Video 8 – A) Weather B) action step C) songs D) action step (40 min)
Video 9 – A) Clothes B) action step C) songs D) action step (44 min)
Video 10 – A) Getting Along B) action step C) songs D) action step (44 min)
Exam 4 (weather, clothes, getting along, and songs) (14 min)
Learning Objectives: Recognize a minimum of one hundred and twenty (120) functional American Sign Language signs
Describe a minimum of ten (10) songs and corresponding signs that address communication
CBMT Domain Areas: (II.A.2.ba) verbal and nonverbal communication.
(I.D.10) Design music therapy experiences that address clients’ goals and objectives based on available research; clinical expertise; and the needs, values, and preferences of the client.
American Sign Language (ASL) Essentials: Signs and Songs for Communication is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 8 CMTEs-Continuing Music Therapy Education credits. Deborah Spiegel MT-BC, CBMT Approved Provider #P-106, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.
Video 1 – Introduction (6 min)
Video 2 – A) The Alphabet B) action step C) songs D) action step (34 min)
Video 3 – A) Foods B) action step C) songs D) action step (44 min)
Exam 1 (Alphabet, food, and songs) (20 min)
Video 4 – A) Feelings B) action step C) songs D) action step (36 min)
Video 5 – A) Family B) action step C) songs D) action step (36 min)
Exam 2 (feelings, family and songs) (10 min)
Video 6 – A) Colors B) action step C) songs D) action step (34 min)
Video 7 – A) Pets B) action step C) songs D) action step (36 min)
Exam 3 (colors, pets, and songs) (10 min)
Video 8 – A) Weather B) action step C) songs D) action step (40 min)
Video 9 – A) Clothes B) action step C) songs D) action step (44 min)
Video 10 – A) Getting Along B) action step C) songs D) action step (44 min)
Exam 4 (weather, clothes, getting along, and songs) (14 min)
Learning Objectives: Recognize a minimum of one hundred and twenty (120) functional American Sign Language signs
Describe a minimum of ten (10) songs and corresponding signs that address communication
CBMT Domain Areas: (II.A.2.ba) verbal and nonverbal communication.
(I.D.10) Design music therapy experiences that address clients’ goals and objectives based on available research; clinical expertise; and the needs, values, and preferences of the client.
American Sign Language (ASL) Essentials: Signs and Songs for Communication is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 8 CMTEs-Continuing Music Therapy Education credits. Deborah Spiegel MT-BC, CBMT Approved Provider #P-106, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.