Easy-to-Use Calming Strategies for Individuals with Autism, Part 2

As a board-certified music therapist, I use calming music and effective strategies to help people with autism regulate their sensory systems and reduce anxiety and stress. This music therapy video shares with you some of these calming strategies.

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Ryan Judd
Ryan Judd has a master's degree in psychology and music therapy from one of the top contemplative education schools in the country. He is a board-certified music therapist and has been specializing in helping people with special needs for more than 20 years. The results he's achieved from integrating music and therapy are powerful and his work has even been featured on ABC World News Tonight and other national news outlets.

His mission is to elevate individuals with special needs to new heights developmentally, emotionally and expressively.

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To listen to the calming music featured in this video, stream my relaxation album, An Open Sky, on:

Amazon Music :

If you prefer downloads, you can download high-quality mp3s of my music here:
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Let's get social!

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[joannapierrot]

Wow Ryan, you are one truly blessed Music Therapist. To hear Brandon sing and see how relaxed and peaceful he seems is such a beautiful thing to witness. God Bless you for helping so many with your talents. Thanks for posting your amazing sessions so we can learn from and share your techniques.

[dancindebs]

I am a Dental Hygienist. Most about 60% of autistic patients know and respond to classical music. Heavy on strings. I also ask them to ask their bodies for permission to relax their lips so I can clean their teeth. Another yoga strategy. It helps. I am still researching. Ty

[Luribas]

Hello Ryan. I'm in my last year of Psychology and just wanted to say it's been my dream to work with music and autism together as one. Your videos inspire me even more to do that. Thank you so much for what you do!

[wisdomtoknowthedifference]

I find ease in watching your videos. There's something about witnessing the therapy process unfold because it's different with just seeing the outcome.

[dicabal]

I teach yoga to children in a preschool and I am taking early childhood education units, I came across your channel and i am moved by what you do. So inspiring, so much love, thank you.

[reneedundas]

I’m a music therapist and have been since 1996. I like how your client has learned the basics to the songs. I have a difficult time with that because my clients don’t have the desire to learn the words. They’d rather me do it all for them.

[lydiadearrington]

Thank you very much for posting this. I love getting a chance to see music therapy in practice, I have had a hard time describing it to people and am glad to have an example to share. I am currently finishing my music performance degree but hope to go into music therapy in the future.

[SHyperice]

That's a song that is really good for me, too, in these difficult times.
Thank you to both of you!

[racheleyles]

I just found these videos and I'm so happy I did. these are going into a playlist for my chaotic classroom (I have autism and am currently in my last year of high school)

[cjgahourturn]

Hello Ryan,

Love the video, I've been referring to your videos more often as I delve deeper into my counseling and music therapy education. Hope B is doing well, I'm sure he is if you're still working with him. I still find myself singing "Take a Breath" from time to time when I need to reset!

Cheers,

Gabe

[kellyhayes]

I just LOVED THIS!!! Thank you for sharing. Amazing watch the process and rapport that you have! :-) Put a huge smile on my face.

[jazmonbradley]

So helpful. Love this so much. What a blessing you are! And I’m sure your clients are a blessing to you!

[therealtaxman]

Thanks for sharing your work Ryan! salutes from Barcelona.

[pinecones]

Wow he sings right on pitch!!! Wowowow

[mariemueller]

I only just found your channel and I love it! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us, it is really helpful!

[shilamarroquin]

wow I really admire what you do Im working with children that have Autisim and this will really help them !! I even feel relaxed. Thank you so much for your videos means a lot.

[ilovemorocco]

Amazing Mr.Ryan Judd. You are really wonderfull .thanks alot for sharing with us your vedios .

[natestein]

This is so awesome. Thank you so much for posting it here.
do you have any advice for how you might deescalate an agitated client to become more calm?

[jadewycheung]

Beautiful - these works bring true joy and meaning in life.

[ma.monicagenzola-inanuran]

Watching your videos.thank you for uploading them. Im studying may masters degree in music therapy. 💜