Harmony in
Neurodiversity
THE BLOG
Welcome to Harmony in Neurodiversity, a blog dedicated to exploring the profound impact of music and positive parenting strategies on the lives of neurodivergent individuals. Join Samantha, a board-certified Neurologic Music Therapy fellow and a passionate Positive Discipline Parent Educator, as she shares her expertise in leveraging the power of music and effective parenting approaches to support and empower neurodiverse communities.
In her blog posts, Samantha delves into the intricate connections between music and the brain. She explores how specific musical elements and interventions can enhance cognitive functions, regulate emotions, improve communication, and promote social interaction among neurodivergent individuals. Through insightful articles and case studies, she demonstrates how rhythm, melody, and lyrics can serve as powerful tools for therapeutic interventions, fostering growth and self-expression.
Positive Discipline Parenting Strategies:
Drawing from her expertise as a Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Samantha sheds light on nurturing positive relationships between parents and neurodivergent children. Her blog offers practical advice, evidence-based strategies, and real-life anecdotes that empower parents and caregivers to cultivate respectful, encouraging, and effective parenting techniques. From setting clear boundaries to fostering a supportive environment, Samantha guides readers in navigating the challenges and joys of parenting neurodiverse children.
Exploring Intersectionality:
Samantha doesn't limit her discussions to singular approaches. Instead, she delves into the intersectionality of Neurologic Music Therapy and Positive Discipline Parenting, illustrating how these methodologies complement each other. Through her insightful content, she showcases how the harmonious integration of music-based interventions and positive parenting strategies can create holistic support systems for neurodivergent individuals, promoting their well-being and personal growth.
Community Engagement and Resources:
Additionally, Samantha fosters a vibrant online community where readers can engage, share experiences, and seek advice. She curates a wealth of resources, including recommended readings, workshops, and practical tools, empowering her audience to implement valuable insights into their lives effectively.
What is Positive Discipline and Positive Behavior Supports?
Positive Discipline is a parenting program designed to teach young people to become responsible, respectful, and resourceful members of their communities. The program teaches hundreds of non-punitive parenting tools.
The 5 Criteria of Positive Discipline
1. Kind and Firm
2. Help children feel a sense of belonging and significance
3. Provide non-punitive tools that work long term instead of short term
4. Teach valuable social and life skills
5. Help children develop a sense that they are capable
Positive Discipline is a program that helps you teach your children to manage themselves so you don't have to constantly manage their behavior.
Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS) is a behavior management system used to understand what maintains your child's challenging behavior (i.e. whining, hitting, refusing to listen, etc.). The PBS system allows you to understand why your child does what they do and know how to use positive reinforcement to change the negative behavior into a positive one.
Positive reinforcement is when a motivating item is given to your child after he engages in a positive behavior instead of a negative one. For example, you tell your son that he can have computer time after he unloads the dishwasher. The computer time is the positive reinforcement for his positive behavior of unloading the dishwasher.
