Blogs
Brain Structure in Autism
Brain Structure in Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder: Autistic Brains vs Non-Autistic Brains (psycom.net)https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-018-0287-3 Sounds and the Spectrum: The Benefits of Music for Autistic Children –
Online Case Study
Online Case Study Drum Therapy for Autism | Autism Key I read an article by Susan Moffitt, a mother of a (then) 15 year-old child
Benefits of Drumming
Benefits of Drumming https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/09/180914084829.htm According to a research project led by the University of Chichester and University Centre Hartpury, drumming for 60 minutes a week
Autism — an overlooked issue?
Autism — an overlooked issue? Our world has addressed many important issues, but Autism Spectrum Disorder is one which is perhaps overlooked. In essence, autism
For Those with ASD: Music is Indeed a Powerful Language
For Those with ASD: Music is Indeed a Powerful Language Greek, Latin, Chinese, and Music — what do they all have in common? They’re all
Alvin Wong – A Youth Perspective on Bringing Back Better after COVID-19
Alvin Wong – A Youth Perspective on Bringing Back Better after COVID-19 We cannot even begin to talk about building back better from the pandemic
Session with Roy
Session with Roy Today, I met percussionist Rodger Roy Joseph via his drumming demo on zoom. I, along with about ten or twelve others, were
Sounds of Nature
Sounds of Nature To those with ASD, listening to the sounds of nature is a tool for healing. Whether the calming ripples of water or
From Jamming to the Avocado
From Jamming to the Avocado A Short Narrative of My Musical Journey with those Affected by Autism Alvin Wong December 30, 2021 Introduction What is
Neuroplasticity – How Drumming Rewires the Autistic Brain
Neuroplasticity – How Drumming Rewires the Autistic Brain Playing the drums could significantly help children and teenagers with autism. Some benefits include improved gross and
Avocado – Design of the Second Prototype
Avocado – Design of the Second Prototype My vision of developing the Avocado came from my desire to build a percussion instrument that could help
Sound Preferences in Autism
Sound Preferences in Autism Are the sound preferences of ASD individuals similar to those of neurotypical individuals? What sounds appeal most to those with ASD?