Alan Wittenberg M.A., CMT
Certified Music Therapist / American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)

MUS 298
Music as Therapy: Body Mind and Spirit

Dear Collegues, students, clients and friends,
I hope you are having a good summer. Please see the attached information in regard to a new Distance learning (online) course that I have developed for the University of Maine at Orono, MUS 298 Music as Therapy : Body Mind and Spirit.

http://dll.umaine.edu/info/fall2008/MUS298.html
Click on the above link to see a video segment that gives an introduction to the course.
I am excited about offering this course in the Fall of 2008. It is an innovative direction for music therapy in Maine. I hope it imight be of interest to you or someone you know.

Please contact UMO
Registrars office; email wanda.wesley@umit.maine.edu tele. 207-581-314 or 207-581-3140.
Please try to make your decision rather soon as the enrollment deadline is August 28th. I apologize for the short notice.
No musical training is necessary to enroll in the course.
In addition see the atttachments;
1) A course description for MUS298,
2) Two seminars at the Surry Music Therapy Center focusing music therapy and autism sectrum disorders.
3) A conference at Husson University in Bangor on Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Finally, please note that my correct email address is alan@surrymusictherapy.com
Please let me know if you are not able to open the attachments.

Feel free to contact me if you have other questions regarding the course MUS 298, or the September seminars or conference. I look forward to the possibility of being in contact with you via one of these upcoming September music therapy programs.
Alan Wittenberg

Alan Wittenberg M.A., CMT
Certified Music Therapist / American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)

Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders: Music Therapy and Sensory Integration

NO PRIOR MUSICAL TRAINING IS NECESSARY
Autism can be broadly defined as a disability that significantly affects one’s communicative, interpersonal, behavioral, and social functioning. Music therapy is a clinical and developmental treatment modality that can stimulate, motivate, and integrate an autistic client’s strengths and potentials. Music therapy supports the goals and objectives of the treatment team and is uniquely effective in working with autistic clients. Music as therapy offers energy, experience, and an emotional release in a non – threatening, engaging and enriching interplay between client and therapist.

Target Audience and Seminar Format
These carefully structured seminars will be of value to therapists, educators, ed. techs, administrators, university students, direct-care staff members, and family members. Seminars include video illustrations, workshop activities and activity ideas, question and answer periods, as well as in-depth resource handouts.

Learning outcomes include:
 Gain an overview of the field of music therapy in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
 Experience music therapy by participating in vocal, instrumental and movement workshop activities
 Discuss different music therapy approaches and see how these integrate with allied health and educator goals that can be creatively adapted and employed in treatment and in the classroom.
 Compile a list of music therapy activities and resources to integrate within clinical, educational, preschool and residential settings
1) Friday Sept. 19, 2008 “Autism Spectrum Disorders and Music Therapy”. Music therapy activities and concepts, music as meaningful interactive experiences for children and adults diagnosed within the autism spectrum will be illustrated and emphasized.
2) Saturday Sept 20, 2008 “Music Therapy: Autism and Sensory Integration” music therapy in support of occupational, speech and physical therapy goals and objectives.

Seminars are 10:00am to 3:00pm, with an hour for lunch / discussion. Please bring a bag lunch. Coffee and tea will be available at the seminar. The Fee is $60. per seminar or $100 for both seminars. CEUs (.5) from the University of Maine will be given to seminar participants. All seminars will be held at the Surry Music Therapy Center, located on route 176, 2.6 miles from the town of Surry.

Space is limited. It is necessary to register IN ADVANCE by phone 207-667-1308 or email
alan@surrymusictherapy.com to reserve a place. Further information on music therapy and the Surry Music Therapy Center can be found on its website: www.surrymusictherapy.com