Resources

Music Therapy Links

• American Music Therapy Association – The Professional Organization for Music Therapists in the United States
• New England Region of the American Music Therapy Association – The Regional Organization in New England through the AMTA
• Certification Board for Music Therapists – The Credentialing Organization for Music Therapists
• Voices: A World Forum for Music Thearpy – An international online community publication forum with essays, weekly column and discussions
• Music Therapy and Language for the Autistic Child – Article on music therapy from the Autism Research Institute Website
• Music therapy helps develop communication and motor skills – Associated Press Article featuring Krystal Demaine, a Board Certified Music Therapist in Beverly, Mass.
• Bringing Music in to Your Home – An article with practical ideas on how to use music at home with your special needs child.

Grants for Music Therapy

• Kate’s Voice – Incredible parent driven and run foundation that funds music therapy groups for classes in Massachusetts
• Music Drives Us – Massachusetts foundation connected with Ernie Bock’s Auto Dealership which funds music and music therapy programming

Other Links

• The Arc of East Middlesex – A great resource for families. EMARC offers wonderful recreation programs, including Music Therapy Groups.
• Ablevision – An award-winning television show produced in Malden, MA entirely created by individuals with disabilities which brings topics and issues to the public and educates the community about disabilities.
• Bounce! – A great television program created by a music therapist for children with disabilities. Highly recommended! Available for purchase DVD and CD sets.
• Boston Children’s Music – A local website the lets you know about children’s music performances in the area, including free concerts!
• West Music – A great place to find music instruments and music books