Join The Musical Autist on Sunday March 29th at 2pm for our spring Sensory Friendly Concert, hosted in partnership with The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE! We're proud to announce our featured performer, Trio D'Oiseaux, comprised of Gabriella Alberico (Oboe), Rachel O'Connor (Horn), and Wan-Chi Su (Piano). Trio D'Oiseaux bonded quickly over their … [Read more...]
Sunny Writes: 4 Ways to Make the World More Accessible
To me, accessibility means being inclusive to all people. These are 4 ways I think the world could be more accessible: 1. Technology: Through trial and error, I have noticed that technology is not fully accessible to the blind. Some apps on the iPhone are not compatible with VoiceOver, an accessibility setting that reads the screen out loud to users. It is also very difficult for a blind person to shop online … [Read more...]
2019 in Review at The Musical Autist
It was a momentous year at The Musical Autist, and we're excited to reflect on all that we've achieved with your rockstar support in 2019! Some of our favorite highlights from this year: We offered Sensory Friendly Concerts in partnership with TWO universities for the first time: Peabody Conservatory and Shenandoah University. These new collaborative concerts allowed us to reach new communities and … [Read more...]
Sunny Writes: Social Experiences
Social experiences are very important for people whether they are on the autism spectrum or not. These experiences encourage people to relate to each other and to get along well in society. Social experiences can sometimes be very hard for autistic people for many different reasons. I believe that autistic people should be allowed to socialize on their own terms, not on the terms decided by neurotypical … [Read more...]
Sensory Friendly Concert in VA on November 15th!
TMA is thrilled to be offering our first-ever Sensory Friendly Concert in partnership with Shenandoah University's music therapy program! You won't want to miss this epic morning of music on November 15th at 10am, which will feature performances from a capella group Shenandoah Singers, as well as classical pieces for flute and piano played by Melody Trio. Hope to see you in Winchester, VA! … [Read more...]
Sunny Writes: How Our Bodies Move
How many times have you heard therapists tell their clients, “Quiet hands. Quiet body.” There have been many occasions in my life where I was told to sit still, stop rocking, and stop moving my head. I realize that autistic people do not always have autonomy over their bodies. I know that it might look strange to others when we move our bodies differently in professional or work settings. People always tell … [Read more...]