About this Episode This original song was written to encourage students in learning three basic steps to having a conversation. The lyrics to this song talk about the importance of keeping a conversation on topic, looking into the other person’s eyes when talking to them, and asking questions/giving comments that relate to
During this unprecedented time in our global community, the current human experience is filled with exceptional challenge, hardship, and isolation. For many, prioritizing the physical health of our community and ourselves has come at the cost of a fundamental core value: connection. These now commonplace notions of “social distancing” and “sheltering in
About this Episode Episode 3 of the Sing to Speech series focuses on oral motor planning for the vowel sounds “ah,” “ee,” and “ooh.” The song used is an original song that promotes repetition of the targeted vowel sounds both in isolation and within various words. Practicing the sound in isolation
Today was an exciting day for our team at Spectrum Creative Arts! Over the past few weeks, our music therapists have been working tirelessly to release our very first digital songbook: "Songs About Social Distancing". This resource is a collection of 9 original songs composed by our music therapy team, all designed to help
Welcome to our brand new "Sing to Speech" series! In this video series, our music therapists will share music-based exercises and activities to help support speech and language goals at home. We hope you enjoy! About this Episode This song was written to assist students in forming and
Welcome to our brand new "Sing to Speech" series! In this video series, our music therapists will share music-based exercises and activities to help support speech and language goals at home. We hope you enjoy! About this Video In this Sing to Speech video, Miss Katie demonstrates a
Spectrum students, families, and community, Given the premature closing of Spectrum Creative Arts in response to COVID-19 precautions in mid-March, we feel it is essential to continue to provide services to our students and extended community at this time. To continue to prioritize opportunities for engagement and creativity, Spectrum will continue providing all virtual services during what was
For the next couple weeks and possibly more, we need to practice social distance to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. This means that a lot of people are working from home if possible and schools are closed. Here are a few ideas of things you can do with your child during these times
Introducing Virtual Services! Our team at Spectrum Creative Arts puts the health and safety of our students at our highest priority. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and recommendations for increased social distance, our team at Spectrum has been exploring a variety of options to ensure that our students and families can
Spectrum students, families, caregivers, and extended community, Following the local declaration of a State of Emergency today in Monroe County, Spectrum Creative Arts will be closed to students beginning Monday, March 16 until further notice. Spectrum’s decision to close aligns with the recent closure of Monroe County schools, a determination that is made in an
