Another lovely painting

This lovely picture is called "Girl with a Dove" and it was painted by Picasso. Fortunately he didn't feel that it would look better if the girl's eyes were jammed right together over near her ear, or that she would look nice in bright reds and yellows, separated by strong black lines! This must be one of the few paintings he did that has not only a reasonably realistic image, but also a soft, delicate and fragile quality. Here is some more music of Debussy to complement the little girl.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvFH_6DNRCY

unwind a little...

“We ought to view ourselves with the same curiosity and openness with which we study a tree, the sky or a thought, because we too are linked to the entire universe.”

―Henri Matisse
 The painting is by Monet, and is named "Cliff Walk at Pourville 1882".
Monet and Matisse were French artists of the 19th/20th century.

 The music is part of a suite named "Bergamasque", written by the French composer Debussy. You can see how the words of Matisse, the painting of Monet and the music of Debussy all combine to bring about a feeling of calm and relaxation.

Click here to listen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGcEYALnk8s


Some more beautiful music, with gorgeous pictures here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFdnkHGHqQs

 

 

download youtube

http://www.getaudiofromvideo.com/

Youtube videos can now be downloaded to you computer so that you can save them, and listen  any time, anywhere. This is a really useful thing, and provides a simple way of accessing good music easily and without cost. The link above outlines the steps to follow in order to do this....it's very easy.
Here is another link to some really beautiful music....you can get it into your computer, your phone, your anything else, and listen to it whenever things are going pear shaped....very soothing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCxlO2hn3yQ&feature=fvsr

A most interesting and effective new therapy for autism and behaviour disorders

If your child is autistic in any way, or has a developmental disorder, or an entrenched disability such as Down Syndrome, you would find the link below really interesting. It gives information about the amazing and powerful effects of smell and touch in helping such a child to function at a much better level. The programmes offered have produced some exceptionally impressive outcomes for many seemingly hopeless cases. Check it out!

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Get some good music easily!

You can get plenty of really nice music quite easily. Go to youtube.  In the search box, at the top just type in "Mozart concertos.  . The quiet, peaceful pieces are the 2nd movements of the concertos and symphonies. The other movements are all very nice to listen to but they are not as slow and peaceful.
Let me know if you want any extra help or information about the music. This music is very good for everyone in your family. If you have it playing in the background, it can act as a sort of soother for your feelings. I don't think that it is necessary to pay too much attention to the music if you don't want to. For many people, classical music is a bit of another world, and hard to connect with, but if you can just turn off the TV, radio, whatever, and have this music quietly doing its thing there in your home, it will be a good way to go.

Un-Frazzle Your Family....a handbook for parents of challenging children

Un-Frazzle Your Family is an easy to read handbook for parents. Bringing up a child with a disability or dysfunction can be one of life's great challenges, and there are no easy answers.
This book has been written to help parents cope and get through the days with less stress and strain.
There are three main sections:
1. The importance and value of nature, art and music. These are just so taken for granted and often neglected in daily life but can make a very real and supportive contribution to the well-being of both children and adults, with or without a disability. Also you will find some really useful tips to help you to think and use your own mind to deal with problems, There are lots of excellent ideas here, and almost no need to spend any money...a nice bonus!              This is a very important and easy to implement section of the book

2. Therapists you can check out. Information here about therapies that you may not be aware of that can make the world of difference to you and to your child. There seems to be an ongoing search for the best answer to the problems that you are facing, and it does take a lot of time and effort. The therapies listed in the handbook are extremely well worth your consideration and should not be ignored. Very often, with the treatment of disability, there are people in positions of authority who will tell you what to do, and usually they are quite negative about any approach other than their own. You should read and think about the other approaches that many people have tried, and certainly not be afraid to at least speak to  therapists who offer different approaches. No one approach can provide all the answers but a good combination can be just the thing!

3. Information about learning and play. Simple and very effective ideas here. Once again, nothing costly or complicated. Plenty of information and very useful tips to help you with play, schoolwork, homework, choosing toys, games and activities and so on.

Un-Frazzle Your Family is not a big heavy book with too much writing. It is easy to read and you can dip into any section as you want to. It is, without a doubt, an extremely valuable support system for your family!
The book is free and is in a PDF format, which you can print yourself.
You can order a copy from Carolyn McMurtrie        auzzienotes@hotmail.com
When ordering, write the word "book" in the subject line

Workbooks for children with learning problems also available....send an email for info about these.

Happy Christmas!!