Perspectives on Music
Therapy and Autism
Free One-Day Symposium
February 12, 2013
9:00am-3:30pm
Berklee College of Music
David Friend Recital Hall
921 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 01915
Adult family member, allies,
and professionals are invited to attend this free one day symposium on music
therapy and autism. Local and
international music therapists and researchers will share perspectives on how
music therapy plays a role in the lives of individuals with autism. Key speakers will include Dr. Pamela Heaton,
PhD from Goldsmiths College, University of London; Dr. Catherine Wan, PhD from
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School; and Dr. Krystal
Demaine, PhD, MT-BC from Lesley University.
The day will include lunch, roundtable discussions, and a concert by the
Boston Higashi School Jazz Band. The New
England Chapter of Autism Speaks and the Music Therapy Department at Berklee
College of Music sponsor this free event.
