Transforming Sessions with Ann Lehman-Kuit & Janet Andrews

Looking to bring more joy and connection to your work with children on the autism spectrum? Whether you're seeking fresh engagement strategies or wanting to move beyond traditional approaches, this dynamic and experiential tutorial from Ann Lehman-Kuit & Janet Andrews offers practical tools to transform your sessions—and your clients' experiences.

Ann & Janet, experienced clinicians and educators with years of special school practice, present an inspiring exploration of humor's therapeutic power. They begin with the foundational understanding of how humor builds connection, reduces anxiety, and creates safe spaces for growth in children with autism.

You'll learn:

• The most effective props and visual techniques for encouraging laughter and engagement
• A variety of facilitation strategies, including surprise elements, exaggeration, and creative song adaptations
• How to use slapstick, incongruity, and playful elements to make your sessions more expressive, engaging, and therapeutic
• Strategies to enhance social connection, support communication goals, and help children feel confident to take risks
• Techniques for creating an environment where "nothing is wrong and everything is welcome"

This tutorial is ideal for music therapists who are looking to deepen their impact with children on the autism spectrum, integrate more creative possibilities into sessions, or build confidence in using humor as a therapeutic tool.

It also includes comprehensive video examples from special school settings and practical demonstrations of each technique in action, showing you exactly how these strategies work.

Whether you're looking to reduce session anxiety or take your therapeutic connections to the next level, this tutorial will inspire new ways to use humor with purpose, sensitivity, and profound therapeutic impact.

Bonus activities and curated resources are included to extend your learning and offer opportunities to earn CMTE/CPD credits.