| Program Type | Performance | Workshop | Residency |
| Art Form | Music |
| Curriculum/a | Character Education | Social and Emotional Learning | Language Arts / Literacy |
| Target Grades | Elementary School (1st - 5th grade) | Family | Early Childhood (PreK-K) |
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Testimonial
“Bob has a rare ability to create a positive social dynamic resulting in programs of high positive energy and great fun for participants who may not easily experience such feelings in their lives.
Bob’s professionalism, enthusiasm, and flexibility makes programs a great success for children, their families, and all staff who participate.”
-Dr. Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Adjunct Professor, University of Rhode Island
Bob’s professionalism, enthusiasm, and flexibility makes programs a great success for children, their families, and all staff who participate.”
-Dr. Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Adjunct Professor, University of Rhode Island
Description
Autism Drum Buddies (ADB) enriches autistic students in prekindergarten-4 to grade five by partnering one-on-one with a neurotypical Buddy in melodic, sensory-friendly, relaxed, interactive drumming activities.
It augments social integration, emotional regulation, coordination and motor skills, creativity, and agility for communication.
ADB gives rise to confidence and favorable self-image.
Bob incorporates methods that emphasize autistic students’ strengths such as leadership qualities and musical talent.
Students, educators, and professional providers join with Bob to play repetitive, drumming patterns in a comfortable play-along with joyous songs that have cool beats, endearing melodies, uplifting harmonies, smooth rhythms, and lyrics in English, Spanish, and Yoruba.
Adult family members and caregivers can be invited to attend and to participate so that they will take away ideas and skills for participatory music-making at home.
It augments social integration, emotional regulation, coordination and motor skills, creativity, and agility for communication.
ADB gives rise to confidence and favorable self-image.
Bob incorporates methods that emphasize autistic students’ strengths such as leadership qualities and musical talent.
Students, educators, and professional providers join with Bob to play repetitive, drumming patterns in a comfortable play-along with joyous songs that have cool beats, endearing melodies, uplifting harmonies, smooth rhythms, and lyrics in English, Spanish, and Yoruba.
Adult family members and caregivers can be invited to attend and to participate so that they will take away ideas and skills for participatory music-making at home.
Objectives
The benefits of partnered relationships will carry over to academic, arts, developmental, physical, and social activities by enhancing students’ willingness to participate in programs that are led by educators and visiting professionals.
Pricing Information
Call for Customized Pricing
Program Length
45 minutes
Participants
Maximum of 20 students