emergent responsive neurodiverse community
Originally posted to the EBCMP blog on September 10, 2018. We’ll post occasionally about why we are committed to making space for community music-making. Children don’t like keys, wallets and phones because there is something inherently interesting about them. They like these objects because they see them being used by the adults around them. Humans … Read more
My name is Ryk Groetchen, and I’ve been cultivating creative musical spaces for over 20 years. Neurodiverse families have made a point over the years of reminding me how they have felt included in these spaces. I just want to emphasize that now that i have secured space 6 mornings and 2 afternoons per week, … Read more
String & Sing: Restring your uke in community! An evening of fun and empowerment, as we learn to restring our ukuleles in a relaxed, inclusive, and nurturing environment which might erupt into song. Strings and tools will be provided, no experience necessary. Bring a light snack or come empty-handed. We are your people. Your co-regulating … Read more
Thank you for making this space possible with your connection. The tagline is emergent responsive neurodiverse community. What does this mean? It means that this is a space that emerges from the sensory experiences of those who participate in it. As we respond to the needs of the people around us, recognizing and celebrating our … Read more
Summer is in some ways a time of disruption. As we move out of our academic schedules, there’s a lot of readjustment. The calendar boxes and clock boxes we’ve been in require a certain kind of attention to time, and our bodies align to those schedules. As we step out of those boxes, into a … Read more