Praise

"Realizing that the arts of movement and music are important to all, Joanne elevates this vital component of intervention to new levels. People on the autism spectrum (as well as everyone else) need to move!"
-Stephen Shore Ed D, on the autism spectrum, Professor of Special Education, Adelphi University. Internationally known author, consultant, and presenter on issues related to autism


Joanne Lara has been instrumental in the further enrichment of my skills and knowledge, especially in developing our Autism Certificate at National University. Thus the exploration of ‘Autism’ only benefits from Joanne and her work.” -Kay Dee Caywood, Ph.D., Lead Faculty, Special Education, National University


"Give me the chance to come through.
All I ever needed was the music, and the mirror,
And the chance to dance..."

Cassie, A Chorus Line

 

Ms Lara is available for workshops, lectures, keynotes

and private consultation.

For booking and speaking engagements contact:

Lisa Roy
lisaroyaudio@mac.com
(310) 463-1563

Annie Jennings PR 
sara@anniejenningspr.com
(908) 281-5183

Testimonials

" I am truly grateful because she has improved greatly since being diagnosed at the age of 2. Along the way, a variety of autism therapies have been tried...
Simply put, my daughter loves this program. I do too."

-Laura James (mlm-home-business.net)

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Autism Asperger's Digest Magazine

 

 

 

Autism Movement Therapy (AMT) provides children with Autism a world of fun and exciting sensory/motor experiences. Importantly, AMT may preclude the development of behavior challenges, often associated with Autism, and/or may minimize the frequency and intensity of such behavior. AMT as a relaxation technique holds the promise of assisting children with Autism with emotional regulation -- while they are engaged in a typical, age-appropriate and social activity -- dance!! - Richard A. Mesaros, Ph.D. Professor - FERP Department of Special Education, Michael D. Eisner College of Education, CSU Northridge

 

"Joanne Lara knows that the brain needs the body to move.  In this DVD she gives the gift of her artful knowledge to children with autism, helping them to fulfill their wholeness and their potential." Martha R. Herbert, Ph.D., M.D. Harvard Medical School - Massachusetts General Hospital

Center for Morphometric Analysis/Pediatric Neurology

TRANSCEND Research Program

 

 

 

 

 



AUTISM MOVEMENT THERAPY

Autism Movement Therapy, Inc a nonprofit organization, is focused on serving the autism community by supporting autism research (Dr Martha Herbert PhD, TRANSCEND RESEARCH PROGRAM - Mass General Hospital for Children), environmental organizations (The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) & the Environmental Defense Action Fund (EDF) as well as providing community outreach.

 

Through cognitive re-mapping, Joanne Lara's successful Autism Movement Therapy® is an interhemispheric SENSORY INTEGRATION technique incorporating movement and music in collaboration with Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies to assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in meeting and achieving their speech and language, social and academic IEP goals

 

Please consider making a generous donation/gift to Autism Movement Therapy, Inc. Your gift will help bring the joy of music & movement to so many individuals with autism and related disabilities who otherwise would not be able to participate in a formal, structured dance program. In addition, your donation will help fund autism research at one of the leading hospitals in the world, Mass Gen Hospital for Children. Together we can make a difference!

 

 

...I have been doing AMT with the middle and high school kids for summer schools with the whole group together (with all the aides and teacher participating) and they LOVE it! It's fun to see all the faces light up when I walk into the room because they know we're going to have fun! But it really melts my heart when I see the 2 high school severely autistic twins actually doing the moves in their way and smiling.

- Dee DiGioia  Speech & Language Path, Mammoth Elementary School, Mammoth Lakes,Ca This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

 

 
 

 
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Joanne Lara and AMT Class


ROCK FOR AUTISM!

$20.00

 

ROCK FOR AUTISM July 14th

Mindi Abair




Brad Davis



Hosted by Jaime Alcroft



 

The Canyon Club

28912 Roadside Drive
Agoura Hills, CA 91301-3304
(818) 879-5016

 

 

Tonight's all-star lineup features American Idol's Chris Golightly, guitar legend & GRAMMY® Winner Brad Davis (Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, David Lee Roth, Billy Bob Thornton, Tommy Shaw, Steve Earl) and special guest to be announced! The Vibe Tribe ALL STAR Jam Band are the talented musicians Arlan Schierbaum, Susan Sheller; Kara Grainger; Lamont Sydnor & J.V. Collier.Tonight's show is being sponsored by Takamine, Hippie Chips, Music Connection, KLOS 95.5 FM & Bullet Cable

Comedian Jamie Alcroft will MC the show. Jamie has appeared on the Tonight Show with both Johnny and Jay and is the M.C. and producer of Headliners Comedy Club in Thousand Oaks

Proceeds from this event will benefit Autism Movement Therapy, Inc., a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization providing music and movement to kids with special needs.

July 14, 2010

Doors 6pm, Showtime 7:00pm

 

Autism Movement Therapy

Autism Movement Therapy, Inc a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, is focused on serving the autism community by supporting autism research (Dr Martha Herbert PhD, TRANSCEND RESEARCH PROGRAM - Mass General Hospital for Children) & environmental organizations (The Natural Resources Defense Council NRDC & the Environmental Defense Action Fund EDF) helping to make our planet safe!
Because Autism is ALL our Responsibility!