Autism Movement Therapy

Joanne Lara, MA

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CE Credit Hours : 2

Target Audience : Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, School Psychology, Social Work, Teaching

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Course Abstract

Autism Movement Therapy is a 2-hour video-based online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that teaches professionals how to combine movement and music with positive behavior support strategies to assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Autism Movement Therapy® is an emerging therapy that combines movement and music with positive behavior support strategies to assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in meeting and achieving their speech and language, social and academic goals. Its purpose is to connect left and right hemisphere brain functioning by combining patterning, visual movement calculation, audile receptive processing, rhythm and sequencing into a “whole brain” cognitive thinking approach that can significantly improve behavioral, emotional, academic, social, and speech and language skills. This course is presented in two parts. Part 1 summarizes what is known about the brain functioning of individuals with ASD and illustrates how participation in dance, music and the arts can render the brain more amenable to learning social and language skills. Part 2 is a documentary created by Joanne Lara – Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the Arts, which spotlights – from a strikingly positive perspective – the challenges and accomplishments of eight individuals with ASD.

Closeout Course #20-82 | 2014 | 106 minute video | 14 posttest questions

Learning Objectives

Identify the parts and functions of the brain relevant to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
List ways in which music and independent movement can help strengthen the four lobes of the brain
Identify the elements involved in the program design and intent of Autism Movement Therapy®
Name ways in which the arts can play a positive role in the lives and functionality of individuals with ASD

Course Directions

This video course provides instant access to the course video, course handout, and the CE test. The CE test is open book (you can print the test to mark your answers on it while watching the course video).

Successful completion of this course involves passing an online test (80% required, 3 chances to take) and we ask that you also complete a brief course evaluation.

About the Author(s)

Joanne Lara, MA : Find out More

Joanne Lara, MA, earned her master’s in special education from California State University Northridge and her BA in dance from the University of South Florida. She founded the nonprofit organization Autism Movement Therapy and teaches AMT classes in Van Nuys, CA, where she is the director of Autism Movement Therapy-AMT Behavior. Joanne is currently a core adjunct professor at National University in Los Angeles and helped to design the Autism Certificate Program. In addition, she produced the soon-to-be-released documentary Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the Arts and served as technical advisor/autism consultant for Kiefer Sutherland’s FOX TV series Touch. To learn more about AMT Certification Workshops & Licensing visit www.autismmovementtherapy.org.

Disclosure

Financial: Ms. Lara has an ownership position in Autism Movement Therapy and production of the DVD Auterobics. She also receives royalties from Professional Development Resources on sales of her courses.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

CE Information

Counseling

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved Continuing Education Provider

Professional Development Resources is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #5590) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. Professional Development Resources is also approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (#BAP346); the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (#PCE1625); the South Carolina Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists (#193) and the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (#RCST100501).

Marriage and Family Therapy

Nutrition and Dietetics

Professional Development Resources is a CPE Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR #PR001). CPE accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of provider programs or materials. Feedback for this activity can be sent directly to CDR. Professional Development Resources is also a provider with the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (#50-1635) and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).

Download CDR's Critical Thinking Tool - CDR credentialed practitioners must complete and save this form and the certificate of completion should they ever be audited. Failure to include both certificate and completed tool will result in a failed audit and loss of CPE credit. Feedback about the quality of the activity can be sent directly to CDR: QualityCPE@eatright.org

Occupational Therapy

Professional Development Resources is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course provider ID# 3159. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, introductory level, OT Service Delivery]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).

Psychology

School Psychology

Speech Language Pathology

Professional Development Resources is approved to sponsor continuing education by the American Psychological Association (APA); the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program); the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA Provider #3159); the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR Provider #PR001); the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (#PCE1625); the Florida Boards of Social Work, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy (#BAP346), Psychology & School Psychology (#50-1635), Dietetics & Nutrition (#50-1635), and Occupational Therapy Practice (#34); the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board (#RCST100501); the South Carolina Board of Professional Counselors & MFTs (#193); and the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists (#114) and State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678).

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

Social Work

Professional Development Resources, #1046, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 6/12/2022 - 6/12/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 2 clinical continuing education credits.

Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0664 - Note: New York social workers will receive 2 continuing education credit(s) for completing this self-study course). Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678).

Teaching

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs and content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program); the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA Provider #AAUM); the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA Provider #3159); the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR Prior Approval Program); the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145), State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0135) and marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0100), and the State Board for Social Workers as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0664); the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (#114) and State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).

Customer Testimonials

C.M. (Psychologist)

Great information. Looking into becoming certified.

M.Y. (Counselor)

This was a wonderful course and so well presented. It is an area in which most therapists need to be educated if they work with children.

D.C. (Psychologist)

Well organized and presented...one of the best presentations I have ever experienced!

A.S. (OT)

This was a great course for the time and price. Great review of the brain systems and the impact of autism.

D.G. (OT)

Well done for the most part. My current knowledge of ASD was re?affirmed by the course contents.

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M.L. (OT)

The documentary was so inspiring!

P.S. (School Psychology)

Excellent course!

P.O (OT)

This helped a great deal as I have a patient with autism and will look for a ART therapist for him.

L.M. (OT)

Awesome information. I am glad I completed this program.

S.M. (Psychologist)

I really liked this course, the information, the tone and the hope.

M.D. (OT)

This was my first online course and I really enjoyed the format.

M.E. (OT)

Loved the documentary at the end! Thank you!

L.C. (OT)

Great class, loved it.

J.L (Teaching)

This was very well done!

N.K. (SLP)

This course was very informative. I will use the information learned in my teaching career.

K.L. (OT)

Excellent video examples of children and families.

W.T. (OT)

Great course!

L.S. (OT)

Thank you for the video! Wonderful information to share with everyone!

M.W. (OT)

Great presentation and inspiring documentary. Thank you!

A.G. (OT)

At times it was a little repetitive. The children were higher functioning in the documentary; would like to see the effects on children who were non-verbal.

K.K. (OT)

Liked the positive spin on autism. Loved the relationship of arts and movement on the brain.

A.N. (OT)

I enjoyed this course!

M.T. (OT)

I LOVED the course especially the case studies, they were VERY inspirational.

M.S. (OT)

I loved the stories of the kids with autism at the end.

R.P. (OT)

I loved this course and highly recommend it! My husband even got interested and watched most of the video with me.

S.S. (OT)

I love the parts where the examples of successful cases who engaged in art and movement are shared. It is touching.

K.M. (OT)

Provide text alternative to video.

H.D. (OT)

Really loved this course. I really would love to learn more about AMT certification. I had never heard of it before. Thankful for a whole new world that was opened to me. Thanks!

S.K. (OT)

One of my all time favorite courses.

D.C. (OT)

I really enjoyed the video!! I work in a very understaffed school system and it was eye-opening to me to see these children succeeding at such a high level, especially in the arts, as I am an artist myself ... hmmmm ... exit plan under consideration

T.W. (OT)

Great course for my CE, but will also use it as a resource to share with parents.

K.C. (OT)

Very inspirational course!

J.C. (OT)

This video was very moving and informative.

K.T. (OT)

So amazing and well done! Inspiring!

B.F. (SS)

Lots of great information. Loved the documentary!

K.R. (OT)

Wonderful video! Thank you so much for sharing.

A.B. (OT)

Thank you for a very encouraging and supportive course.

N.J. (OT)

I absolutely loved this CE course. I love it so much I plan on taking an Autism Movement Therapy Certification class. So much valuable information and an amazing therapy. I am going to introduce it to kids with Autism where I live. Thank you so much for an amazing CE course!

A.H. (SW)

Fantastic training! I am now inspired to get a certification in AMT :)

C.E. (PY)

Excellent course with useful information. Examples and visuals were great. Immensely enjoyed the 2nd part and seeing how the arts positively affected the autistic person's speech, relationships and behavior.

T.D. (OT)

I recommend this course for OT’s. This is a great option to add to treatment plan for autism clients. I enjoyed the video documentary, and seeing this treatment carried out in individuals with inspiring outcomes.

C.H. (SW)

I work in a school that has students who struggle with these very issues. Interesting information, nicely sequenced, will return and re-watch in the future.

J.R. (PY)

I enjoyed the documentary, as well as part 1 of this course.

A great course! I really learned so much about movement therapy and autism in general. Nicely done.

I.H. (PY)

Thank you for such a personal account from so many parents, students, and professionals who live with ASD on a daily basis. It was a bit more challenging to comb through all the comments in order to answer the questions but it was worth watching mindfully. I appreciate the role that the Arts play with much greater weight as a result of your documentary amd program. I wish you continued success.

W. R. (OT)

Excellent material and loved the documentary. Would suggest this course to peers.

A.S. (MHC)

Too bad I didn't have this to show the families I saw when I worked for Hospice. It is beyond validating for me now that I am a caregiver for 5 years. Thank you.

C.F. (PY)

Very informative and promising therapies outside of traditional with the use of the arts are wonderful.

S.O. (PY)

I am a psychologist and a mom with a child on the autism spectrum. Good job in a very complex topic!! I hope there is something more current, and that this work is continuing.

K.L. (SS)

The video format is perfect for this course, especially the real-life children with autism, what ATM looks like, and interview with Temple Grandin.

R.G. (OT)

I understand this is an introduction to AMT, and while the content was inspiring, I would love to learn more about specific movements and activities used during an AMT class. Great introduction, and thank you!!

Y.K. (PY)

The course was great. Highly recommend. I enjoyed the videos and the speaker was clear. Thank you!

C.K. (PY)

Thank you so much for offering me this course. I was struggling with this population and really needed to learn the AMT as soon as possible. This course gave me hope and I look forward to using the knowledge for my children.

E.L. (SS)

Excellent course. Inspirational and educational video.

R.C. (SS)

Great course! Loved the video and case studies! Well done:)

A.M. (OT)

Great seeing the real stories. We sometimes forget that some cases are worse than others.

G.B. (OT)

I enjoyed the real life interviews and Temple Grandin's comments.

K.M. (SW)

Keep up the great work, I am so glad I took this course. So much information to utilize.

A.D. (PY)

This was the most relevant and helpful course that I have taken regarding Autism.

J.W. (SS)

Really loved seeing actual children/adolescents striving in the video.

A.W. (PY)

Fantastic course! I really enjoyed learning about Autism Movement Therapy and other aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

D.T. (MHC)

I really love the video format of ceu presentation. I found this program very informative and emotional. My great nephew and niece have autism.

S.R. (OT)

I absolutely loved this course!!! I was originally going to be a music therapist, but changed my major to school psychology. I love that this was presented in a video format as well as power point because I don't retain new information well if it's just presented in a format where I have to read a ton of material on my own and then take a test. The documentary was so moving and inspirational and I wish all of my CEU courses could be like this one!

J.R. (OT)

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The video presentation was wonderful!

D.O. (OT)

Very interested in learning more about becoming certified in music therapy in treatment of Autism!

L.R. (OT)

I like the focus on the brain and benefits of dance. I want to learn more!

F.C. (SW)

This was a very informative video. It is very relevant to what we are seeing in pediatric therapy.

M.A. (SS)

Excellent presentation. I would highly recommend this course to school-based OTs and COTAs to encourage us to incorporate art, music, and dance into our student's intervention plans based on the benefits mentioned and shared in this online course. Kudos! I will share this online resource with all my OT colleagues and ASC teachers where I work and with anyone who wants to gain more knowledge in AMT.

B.R. (SS)

I loved this course! As an occupational therapist who enjoys the humanities/arts I was delighted to see students on the spectrum demonstrate their unique abilities. In addition, it allowed the participant to see the impact of art, dance, music and movement as enriching the lives of individuals with autism. I'm glad that you allowed the participants to see and hear the parents/caregivers struggles trying to find the appropriate treatment for their child and the frustration associated with the diagnosis. Very well done CEU presentation.

The teacher was extremely thorough and explained content easily. I learned an immense amount of information.

This was one of the best and more informative videos I have seen related to autism. Thanks for having it available.

Good use of power point presentation and focus on individuals.

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