by jpalmieri | Aug 31, 2020 | Autism, Children, Music Therapy, School Settings, Special Education, Teens, Young Adults
10 Tips for Challenging BehaviorRecently, I had the opportunity to collaborate with a Behavior Intervention Specialist to create a song to help various school professionals, including new staff, remember tips to dealing with challenging behaviors. It is always helpful...
by Bessie Barth | Aug 25, 2020 | Autism, Children, Cognition, Early Childhood, Making Music, Math Skills, Mental Health, Music Therapy, Special Education
Homemade instruments, ravioli, and marching dinosaurs, oh my!Making music with your little ones can be fun, easy, and spontaneous! Chances are, you may already be engaging your child in musical experiences, whether that be in singing a sweet lullaby to them before...
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,...
by Bessie Barth | Jul 27, 2020 | Autism, Children, Clinical Repertoire, Mental Health, Music Therapy, School Settings, Special Education, Teens, Young Adults
When the going gets tough, the tough get… singing!Hi everyone, it’s Danielle here with MTGO! Do you remember what it was like navigating the world as an adolescent? A period in your life most likely marked by enormous growth, combined with the unavoidable...
by Molly Coleman | Jul 23, 2020 | Autism, Children, Cognition, Math Skills, Music Therapy, School Settings, Special Education, Young Adults
How can music therapists help children learn to count?Learning to count is an essential skill for daily life. Children count to make sure they have both shoes, communicate their age with their hands, and even make sure they get as much food as their siblings. I used...
