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Cecilia Cruse's Blog – October 2011 Archive (3)
The Power of Music
As I grew up taking piano lessons, I always enjoyed classical music. Now as a therapist, I can understand and appreciate this style of music for its effect on the mind. Brain research has shown that listening to music (in particular Mozart compositions) can boost attention, memory, learning and motivation. It can also lower stress, help activate both sides of the brain and enhance…
ContinueAdded by Cecilia Cruse on October 27, 2011 at 8:00am — 1 Comment
Flight to Nowhere Helps Children with Autism
Recently I was returning home from yet another business trip. As it was a busy week with a conference and lectures I was looking forward to quietly slipping into my window seat on the plane to grab a nap. I had just closed my eyes when I heard a commotion from a child nearby then felt someone tap me on the shoulder. "Excuse me" the anxious mother of this whining child said "but my son has autism and he is having trouble understanding why we can't all sit together. Would you mind… Continue
Added by Cecilia Cruse on October 20, 2011 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments
A Harrowing Pumpkin Tale!
Added by Cecilia Cruse on October 13, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments
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