by Molly Coleman | Oct 13, 2020 | Autism, Children, Early Childhood, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Music Therapy, School Settings, Special Education, speech and language, Teens
Exploring physical prompts for speech productionProducing speech is a complex process that involves coordination between the diaphragm, vocal folds, jaw, lips, tongue, and more. Speaking requires motor skills that we must practice in order to learn, like riding a...
by Molly Coleman | Sep 29, 2020 | Adults, Autism, Cognition, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Music Therapy, Older Adults, School Settings, Session Planning, Special Education, Teens, Themes, Young Adults
Looking for fun ways to work on participation and interaction with your music therapy group? Previously on the MTGO blog, we’ve covered making music with your little ones, an instrument scavenger hunt, and a free career-themed music therapy session plan. Today...
by Molly Coleman | Sep 15, 2020 | Adults, Autism, Clinical Repertoire, Cognition, Holidays, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Making Music, Music Therapy, Older Adults, Session Planning, Special Education, Teens, Themes, Young Adults
Free Career-Themed Music Therapy Session Plan for Telehealth! 5 Intervention Ideas for Teens and AdultsWe know it can be hard to come up with fresh ideas and materials during what feels like week 1,000 of telehealth and distance learning. Previously on the MTGO blog,...
by Molly Coleman | Aug 19, 2020 | Autism, Children, Clinical Repertoire, Cognition, Early Childhood, Making Music, Music Therapy, School Settings, Special Education
Welcome to another repertoire spotlight! Previously on the MTGO Blog, we’ve shared 10 Inspirational Songs for Kids & Teens and 5 Ways to Use “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” in Music Therapy. In this post, I’d like to share a little bit about one of...
by Molly Coleman | Aug 3, 2020 | Adults, Autism, Children, Clinical Repertoire, Cognition, Making Music, Music Therapy, School Settings, Special Education, Teens, Young Adults
One of the songs I play most often in music therapy sessions is “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” as recorded by The Tokens in 1961. This is one of those rare songs that isn’t limited to a specific age group or population, which makes it very versatile for music therapists,...
