Our Story
Registered as CLYNIECE HODGE AUTISM MOVEMENT THERAPY under the Registration of Business Names Act, Chapter 82:85, Clyniece Hodge Autism Movement Therapy is one of the first to provide Autism Movement Therapy in Trinidad and Tobago. Clyniece Hodge, BSc (Hons), MSc, MBPsS, is a Certified Level II Autism Movement Therapy Provider.
Autism Movement Therapy® (AMT), the first therapy designed for individuals with autism combining movement and music, is proving to be one of the most effective ways of stimulating communication between the left and right hemispheres of the brain by actually bridging the two hemispheres of the brain (interhemispheric integration) to increase overall cognitive processing. AMT literally awakens the brain by introducing a highly structured and fun form of therapy through music, dance and improvisation.
Developed by Joanne Lara, M.A., Autism Movement Therapy combines a structured program of movement and music, connecting the left and right hemispheres of the brain for a “whole brain” cognitive re-mapping approach that significantly increases concentration, focus speech and language and social interactions.
AMT, a natural strategy for individuals with autism with limited speech and language communication skills, allows self expression through music and dance while developing a strong sense of self-determination and independence.