Please follow the Facebook link below to find out about dance classes like mine in Orange County in an Upworthy.org Presents documentary titled Dance Therapy.
A Dance Class For Me!
NOT YOUR TYPICAL DANCE CLASS
Connecting the brain and body through dance and rhythm.
This program is led by Elizabeth Rose Chacon, Certified Autism Movement Therapy® Provider, for students who are on the moderate to severe side of the Autism Spectrum or have special needs that prevent them from participating in "typical" dance classes.
As the weeks go on, every attempt to dance or mimic movement is celebrated. In the process their brains are stimulated and challenged by the movement. Due to neuroplasticity* (or neural plasticity) new neural pathways are created, these pathways encourage communication between the left and right hemisphere of the brain. For students who have communication issues, this cognitive "re-mapping" connects the hemispheres and this connection can help improve speech and communication.
In A Dance Class For Me! some behaviors are not considered maladaptive and are not corrected. Those behaviors are talking, yelling, flapping, spinning, running, jumping, anything a student does to help his or her brain calm itself. Maladaptive behaviors that are addressed and stopped are hitting other students, the instructor, the wall, or the mirror. If you have questions regarding your student's behavior, please feel free to ask Elizabeth Chacon what can be done for the benefit of your student.
Elizabeth is also a Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT), if you have ABA goals in your child/student's ABA or IEP plan, Elizabeth can help. Or if your ABA or BCBA is looking for an activity before joining a social skills class, refer him or her to Elizabeth.
If you are in Orange County and have tried other activities without success because other instructors, even in special needs activities, may be too impatient to work with your child, please don't give up.
Try A Dance Class For Me! or look at the descriptions for other classes offered, click here.
Elizabeth has been teaching tap and ballet for decades, if you want a tap or ballet class just let me know. Some adults who are interested in tap are requesting classes. Specialty classes like Comedy Improvisation are also available on request.
If you are not in Orange County, you can find an Autism Movement Therapy provider in your area, please go to the Autism Movement Therapy® Provider Page.
*Neuroplasticity allows the neurons (nerve cells) in the brain to compensate for injury and disease and to adjust their activities in response to new situations or to changes in their environment. (http://www.medicinenet.com/medterms-medical-dictionary/article.htm)
NOT YOUR TYPICAL DANCE CLASS
Connecting the brain and body through dance and rhythm.
This program is led by Elizabeth Rose Chacon, Certified Autism Movement Therapy® Provider, for students who are on the moderate to severe side of the Autism Spectrum or have special needs that prevent them from participating in "typical" dance classes.
As the weeks go on, every attempt to dance or mimic movement is celebrated. In the process their brains are stimulated and challenged by the movement. Due to neuroplasticity* (or neural plasticity) new neural pathways are created, these pathways encourage communication between the left and right hemisphere of the brain. For students who have communication issues, this cognitive "re-mapping" connects the hemispheres and this connection can help improve speech and communication.
In A Dance Class For Me! some behaviors are not considered maladaptive and are not corrected. Those behaviors are talking, yelling, flapping, spinning, running, jumping, anything a student does to help his or her brain calm itself. Maladaptive behaviors that are addressed and stopped are hitting other students, the instructor, the wall, or the mirror. If you have questions regarding your student's behavior, please feel free to ask Elizabeth Chacon what can be done for the benefit of your student.
Elizabeth is also a Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT), if you have ABA goals in your child/student's ABA or IEP plan, Elizabeth can help. Or if your ABA or BCBA is looking for an activity before joining a social skills class, refer him or her to Elizabeth.
If you are in Orange County and have tried other activities without success because other instructors, even in special needs activities, may be too impatient to work with your child, please don't give up.
Try A Dance Class For Me! or look at the descriptions for other classes offered, click here.
Elizabeth has been teaching tap and ballet for decades, if you want a tap or ballet class just let me know. Some adults who are interested in tap are requesting classes. Specialty classes like Comedy Improvisation are also available on request.
If you are not in Orange County, you can find an Autism Movement Therapy provider in your area, please go to the Autism Movement Therapy® Provider Page.
*Neuroplasticity allows the neurons (nerve cells) in the brain to compensate for injury and disease and to adjust their activities in response to new situations or to changes in their environment. (http://www.medicinenet.com/medterms-medical-dictionary/article.htm)
What clients are saying:
"Feeling grateful we found Elizabeth! My daughter is in high school and wanted to polish up some of her skills while learning new ones. Elizabeth is compassionate, knowledgeable, accommodating and personable. She encourages with kindness and gentleness and my daughter looks forward to her dance classes with her!"
- Edie F.
- Edie F.
"My daughter has been taking dance classes with Elizabeth for five months now and it had completely transformed her. It has helped her develop consistently, routine, and is also an outlet for her to express herself without restrictions. A fun dance class with a truly wonderful instructor who understands children with special needs. We love attending her class!!"
- Kelley N.
- Kelley N.
"My grandaughter loves the "dance for me" class! she enjoys the dancing, and she is improving with her social skills because of this class"
- Mike M.
- Mike M.
"She is a great teacher. Great with kids and adults. We have enjoyed working with Elizabeth."
- Jean-Paul G.
- Jean-Paul G.
A Dance Class For Me! can be found in:
Regional Center of Orange County (ROCC) Recreation Resources Guide found here under "The Arts".
Elizabeth Rose Chacon is available for research if you are studying or planning to work with students with brain differences. She is also available for consultation, speeches and master classes.
Gift Certificates are available, if you are interested, please contact me!
Gift Certificates are available, if you are interested, please contact me!
Elizabeth is an approved Vendor, look for "Elizabeth Rose Chacon - Autism Movement Therapy® Provider & Improv Teacher" in the Inspire Charter Schools.
To visit Inspire's Vendor list, click here.
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