Rhythm sticks: bilateral coordination, following directions, impulse control, gross motor imitation Sensory cushion: sensory input, core...

Many children and adults need movement and sensory input to fully engage their brains for learning. Some people may knit to help them...

Weighted lap pads and weighted stuffed animals are great for calming the nervous system, increasing sensory input for sensory seeking...

Anxiety is common among children I see throughout the week. In a classroom setting anxiety can be raised by noise, other students,...

Playing music or singing together releases endorphins in the brain. Endorphins help you feel focused, they reduce pain perception and...

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...

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...

Playing small percussion instruments is a great way to target several important developmental skills. Children develop bilateral motor...

Music can be a wonderful tool in aiding in transitions throughout the day, giving directions, and teaching calming strategies. This study...

A review of "music and movement" therapies for children with autism: embodied interventions for multisystem development Authors Sudha M....

The opportunity to make choices is an important part of child development, it helps children to feel in control of parts of their lives...

Imagine a line down the center of your body, this is your midline! Crossing midline is very important for child development but is also...

Group drumming allows for opportunities for: Passing/sharing Developing gross motor skills Crossing midline! Listening Following...

Elizabeth Stegemöller is a music therapist and neuroscientist who has been studying and working with individuals with Parkinson's disease....

1. Mirror Neurons 2. From music making to speaking: Engaging the mirror neuron system in autism Above is a linked article for information...

Stroke rehabilitation through music therapy Melodic intonation therapy This article highlights the benefits of music therapy in stroke...

Below I have linked a fascinating article exploring movement challenges in children on the autism spectrum and the role rhythm can play...

​NMT and Autism: Neurologic music therapy interventions have been designed to utilize the way in which music interacts in the brain and...

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...

Yesterday I had the chance to make music with the wonderful preschool down the hall from my studio, Hands on Art and Play Preschool. ...