Originally from Colombia, Carolina Gomez is a professional musician and singer with over 10 years of experience as a music teacher and early childhood music educator. Carolina has dedicated her professional life to becoming a specialist in child development. She is currently pursuing her second degree in child psychology and is very passionate about working with children and helping parents navigate their children’s development and music journey.
Graduated in 2010 as a musician from Fernando Sor School in her hometown, Carolina was a singer for the Colombian National Choir for 6 years, Music teacher for Gymboree Play and Music for over 10 years, voice and piano instructor for more than 10 years, Kindermusik instructor for 3 years and now She works as a Music Therapist for neurodiverse children in the Chicago greater area.
How to use a visual schedule at home
Many parents are sent home with visual from, school, multiple types off therapists or camp programs. However, many parents keep them in their children binder, backpack or label them as “school” items. The opposite! These items are being sent home to aid in a successful morning, night or weekend routine. Here are three basic tips…
Best toys for a wide range of ages
In the world of online shopping and toy isles its hard to choose toys for children with autism. Here are a list of toy options for open ended play, sensory integration and increasing time-on-task. Marble Run Perfect for kids of all ages. Promotes motor skills, motor imitation and multiple step directions. Naturally elicits reinforcement for…
4 Tips to decrease stimming
Let’s first review the meaning and purpose of stimming: Just remember, life has its up and downs. We all stimuli in our own way. Allowing your child to stimuli is allowing them to relax and cope. If we are not relaxed, we cannot learn. For more information on how to manage stimming behavior, contact your…
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Business websites perform better with a blog
Why does my child tantrum ?
Which is what many of us wonder when looking at the screaming child in a store. Then immediately the next thoughts, “how do I stop it?” To understand how to stop, decrease or shape (change the physical aspect) of a behavior is to understand why. Why does my child tantrum? Scientists in behavior analysis and…
Will ABA Cure My Child of Autism?
The short answer is no. But the long answer is that ABA can make your child tremendously more functional. Much depends on how severe the diagnosis is to begin with. A child with minor symptoms can expect to be fully integrated in a mainstream class, to have functional relationships with peers, and to be fairly…
Why ABA
First it would be important to know what is ABA. ABA stands for Applied Behavioral Analysis. It was developed by renowned psychologist B.F. Skinner. As its name implies, it is the analysis of behavior, and that is the key to the method. ABA uses scientific methods to track and observe behavior. Analysts develop tools to…