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IT’S OK I’M HOME TODAY -Social Story and Song
Having schools closed indefinitely can be can be especially challenging for children with Autism, emotional or behavioral issues and others in special education. Allyson Greenenwald, MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapist and Elizabeth Kosek, OTD, OTR/L, created a social...
Cover Your Cough Song
There's a new way to cover coughs and sneezes that music therapists in special education have known about for years. It's not cool to sneeze or cough into your hand anymore..... the elbow is where it's at! The CDC recommends using a tissue, but if that's not...
Beating Parkinson’s – One Note at a Time!
Many people are aware that Parkinson's Disease causes tremors or shaking and difficulty walking. However, did you know that it also affects the voice, the ability to swallow and facial muscles? As part of Rush Copley Memorial Hospital's Movement Disorder Program,...
5 Strategies to Help You Stop the Flu in its Tracks!
It's flu season and this year it's hitting harder than usual. As music therapists, we are constantly aware of the battle between being exposed to germs, spreading them and staying healthy. So far, I've been winning the battle this year.... even after being exposed to...
Connect-a-Stretchy Band
The Connect-a-Stretchy Band from Bear Paw Creek, is a staple in my bag of tricks! I love it because it can be used with all age groups to meet a variety of goals. An indispensable feature is that it can be re-sized easily and immediately to fit the size of your...
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