Hope for Autism through Music Therapy

Jammin Jenn is a Music Therapist in New Jersey. Educated at The Boston Conservatory of Music and NYU she has performed all over the world. Now a mother of two she channels all of her energy into helping children through music.
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[colleenmueller]

I liked your video, Jenn. I'm pretty sure you didn't post this for feedback, but as a fellow music therapist I had to leave one main comment. I'd suggest maintaining the rhythmic pulse as much as possible, especially in the section where the little boy is playing the colored bells. Our brains entrain to the rhythm using a feed-forward response (we actually anticipate the beat). When that beat pauses, it actually creates more "work" to find its bearings again.

[karamk88]

Jammin Jenn is a Music Therapist in New Jersey. Educated at The Boston Conservatory of Music and NYU she has performed all over the world. Now a mother of two she channels all of her energy into helping children through music.

Please become a "fan" of Jammin Jenn on Facebook

[mvpanda98]

I have an autistic little cousin. I'm 13 and music is my passion. I love to sing, dance, play piano, and play guitar. My cousin absolutely LOVES when I sing to him. I first heard about music therapy at my school, in a career connections class. I was "expected" to be in the music/fine arts department when I grow older. I got very interested, and my first instinct was to go on Youtube and check it out. Watching these videos inspires me. I am determined to be a music therapist when I grow older.<3

[Megtunes]

Super video of music therapy in Action. The kids, as well as yourself, are great!

[babyfingersASL]

Approximately one in 110 children will be diagnosed with autism, but the cause is still unknown. Research over the past 30 years suggests that it may involve inflammation in the central nervous system. There are also studies that indicate how the immune system can influence behaviors related to autism. Read more about music therapy, autism, and more in Lora's Blog at mybabyfingers on the web.

[observerreacts]

Someone get that kid some new guitar strings

[JamalYushua]

Thank you for sharing!! Peace and Love

[drummermzl]

I'm a freshman in high school,and I've recently been thinking of what I want to do when I'm older and in college. For a very long time I wanted to major in performance (I'm a percussionist). But I'm also an active member of social inclusion programs for the autistic students at our school, and it's something I love. I think now I've found the perfect career. Music has helped me so much. Now it's my turn to help others let music help them. Thanks for the inspiration <3

[kev1nphoen1x]

I realy enjoyed watching this video,

I run music workshops for people with autism people who dont understand Autism would have know idea

how long it takes to make progress andf how much time is involved..

love your videos.. this little light of mine always goes down well..

Postman Pat.. etc

thanks for posting your videos

keep them coming..

Kevin Phoenix .. National Autistic Society...

[americasweetie05]

this is beautiful!