Music & Art's Healing Power
Hope's Journey to Success
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by Holly Blowers BSMA AD
Everything was experienced differently than I expected when Hope was born. I studied a double major At Liberty University in Recreational Administration and Education so I was familiar with child development. I had been a foster parent, youth worker, group home leader, and a child care provider/supervisor and now I was finally a mother. But somehow it was obvious that this a beautiful gift from God, was going to have some challenges. As soon as she became interactive, I noticed (fairly quickly) that music relaxed and inspired her. She was always more playful and creative when music was being played. She listened to reggae like from Dragon Tales, Children’s music, Beach Boys, classical and just about anything that was cheerful and upbeat. Her first favorite music CD, Mozart Effect for Children-Relax, Day Dream and Draw,
was ironically produced the year she was born... (available below)
Hope's journey to being able to write a book on art and music and becoming a graphic artist was not an easy one. We were so fortunate to have the tools to help her develop beyond what we ever expected. Hope is very passionate about her desire to help create a world in which the arts are universally accessible. We don't want anyone to miss out on the opportunity to create art while listening to therapeutic music., because it has made such an impact on her life.
At Age 3 1/2- Hope was diagnosed with Autism NOS-with Auditory processing disorder-Sensory processing Disorder-Visual processing deficits- low fine motor strength and control- Occupational therapy became a must. That is when we met with Dr, Ron Minson (Integrated Learning Systems or iLs in Denver) and learned about Advanced Brain Technologies music and The Listening Program (TLP). There are so many skills that Hope acquired at a much quicker rate when she was on the The Listening Program. I could do the program with her at home with her while she was doing an art project. She loved her listening time every day. Advanced Brain Technologies also had a big collection of music (Sound Health Series, Music for Babies, Music for the Mind, and Healing at the Speed of Sound)that slipped right into her moods and life. Her favorite CD to listen to became the one that Advanced Brain Technologies had customized for people with sensory integration issues. It not only helped her be more playful and creative in order to connect with the world and people around her, it helped her coordination and improved her cognitive skills. Because of the high percentage of visual skills stemming from the auditory system, some of the visual system started to create stronger neuro-pathways as well...
Hope is now 19, and despite all the skills we had to work really hard for, she is preparing to have a career with Advanced Brain Technology. She was one of the early participants of The Listening Program and just loved all their music and programs as they were developed. We all believe that it is the program that changed everything for her. Alexander Doman, the owner and CEO of Advanced Brain Technology, asked her to provide artistic input to tell what TLP did for her. She decided to use a bridge, because TLP connected her to the ability to change her life and her destiny. Their Sleep Program was marketed with a bridge at night.
In September 2016- We learned that she did very well when she tested for military service in Job Corp. She became an Alpha candidate for all branches of military. Her high scores in technology careers allows her to her branch and and have more choices for training with them.
For her complete story click on the About Us tab above
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We carried art and music everywhere. Art while listening to music was about the only thing way to kept Hope calm when waiting in Dr/Therapy offices and visiting friends. Luckily my friends got used to her using ordinary household things in creative ways. They were creative and kept things in their own houses. My friend Cindy had a ton of craft supplies and loved to garden with Hope. Tina owned a restaurant and loved to cook. So food art was always on our minds there. Travel Doodle – Neon and Sparkly Crayons were favorites |
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