Music therapy: priming and timing motor responses
The power of entrainment is something we tap into daily when working with individuals with motor and speech challenges. Entrainment is "a...
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- Jan 25, 2018
Music therapy: Drumming in the classroom
Drumming in the classroom... We love drumming in the classroom! Drumming is a wonderful tool for developing bilateral coordination, gross...
- Jan 13, 2018
Music therapy: using rhythm and melody to enhance learning
Teaching academics using rhythm and melody helps children comprehend and retain information. The different elements of music lights up...
- Jan 11, 2018
Music therapy: developing skills with rhythm sticks
In small group and 1:1 settings, small percussion instruments are a fun way of targeting multiple goals in one activity. Rhythm sticks...
- Jan 9, 2018
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...
- 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 8, 2017
Music can change your brain: music therapy and neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change over time with training. It was once believed that at a certain age the brain stopped...
- 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...
- Apr 8, 2017
At a glance: group music therapy
Group music therapy is a wonderful way to develop social skills and enhance communication. It builds a sense of community and allows...
- Sep 10, 2015
Music therapy In schools
Music therapy within the school setting is a wonderful way for students to develop skills with classmates and have the chance to continue...
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