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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