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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Feb 13, 2018
Music therapy: The use of sign language to enhance learning, comprehension, motor skills and express
Using sign language engages the children and gives them another or pathway, for a message to be interpreted in the brain. Sign language...
Jan 31, 2018
Music therapy: A multi-sensory learning approach
A multisensory approach enhances learning by engaging more of the brain. Learning that involves multiple senses offers many avenues for a...
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 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 20, 2017
Music therapy: music and the brain Interactive map
Music and the brain... NeuroRhythm Music Therapy Services has a wonderful interactive brain map that allows you to click on an area of...
Apr 8, 2017
At a glance: individual music therapy
Individual music therapy provides an opportunity to tailor each session to the needs and goals of the individual. Here are some examples...
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