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...
