Music therapy: a wagon of tools for growth, development and learning
Rhythm sticks: bilateral coordination, following directions, impulse control, gross motor imitation Sensory cushion: sensory input, core...
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- Jan 5, 2018
Music therapy: sensory fidget tools
Many children and adults need movement and sensory input to fully engage their brains for learning. Some people may knit to help them...
- Dec 9, 2017
Music therapy: DIY weighted lap pads
Weighted lap pads and weighted stuffed animals are great for calming the nervous system, increasing sensory input for sensory seeking...
- Dec 5, 2017
Music therapy: using music to teach calming strategies
Anxiety is common among children I see throughout the week. In a classroom setting anxiety can be raised by noise, other students,...
- Dec 1, 2017
Music and the "I did it!" feeling
Playing music or singing together releases endorphins in the brain. Endorphins help you feel focused, they reduce pain perception and...
- Nov 5, 2017
Music therapy: making repetition fun!
Often when working with a child to develop a skill we want to offer as many opportunities to practice that skill as possible. Whether it...
- Oct 27, 2017
Music therapy: sensory tools for sitting
When you're a kid, sitting can be really tough! We can help kids to remain seated with a couple fun tools. My favorite sitting tool is...
- Oct 20, 2017
Music therapy: reaching developmental goals through small percussion
Playing small percussion instruments is a great way to target several important developmental skills. Children develop bilateral motor...
- Aug 30, 2017
Music therapy: make your child's life a musical
Music can be a wonderful tool in aiding in transitions throughout the day, giving directions, and teaching calming strategies. This study...
- Aug 14, 2017
Music therapy: music and movement article
A review of "music and movement" therapies for children with autism: embodied interventions for multisystem development Authors Sudha M....
- Jul 9, 2017
The power of a choice: reinforcing autonomy and avoiding power struggles
The opportunity to make choices is an important part of child development, it helps children to feel in control of parts of their lives...
- Jul 7, 2017
Music therapy: crossing midline!
Imagine a line down the center of your body, this is your midline! Crossing midline is very important for child development but is also...
- Jul 6, 2017
Music therapy: we love group drumming!
Group drumming allows for opportunities for: Passing/sharing Developing gross motor skills Crossing midline! Listening Following...
- Mar 31, 2017
TED Talk: Elizabeth Stegemöller on music therapy and it's impact on the brain
Elizabeth Stegemöller is a music therapist and neuroscientist who has been studying and working with individuals with Parkinson's disease....
- Dec 10, 2016
Autism: music therapy and the mirror neuron system
1. Mirror Neurons 2. From music making to speaking: Engaging the mirror neuron system in autism Above is a linked article for information...
- Nov 10, 2016
Music therapy and stroke rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation through music therapy Melodic intonation therapy This article highlights the benefits of music therapy in stroke...
- Sep 9, 2016
Music therapy: rhythm and autism
Below I have linked a fascinating article exploring movement challenges in children on the autism spectrum and the role rhythm can play...
- Oct 28, 2015
Neurologic music therapy and autism
​NMT and Autism: Neurologic music therapy interventions have been designed to utilize the way in which music interacts in the brain and...
- Sep 28, 2014
DIY: weighted stuffed animals!
Recently I was on the hunt for weighted stuffed animals to use with kids during music therapy. After a little sticker shock I set out to...
- Sep 24, 2014
Get moving!
Yesterday I had the chance to make music with the wonderful preschool down the hall from my studio, Hands on Art and Play Preschool. ...
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