Linda | NeuroHealth Music Therapy, LLC

Fun with Party Horns – Impulse Control, Sequencing and Following Directions

by Linda | Mar 1, 2014 | Activities, apps, Attention, Autism, Blog, Following Directions, Impulse Control, sequencing

One of my latest finds at the Dollar Tree Store is a package of party horns. They are sold in packages of 2 for $1.00. What, you may ask would a music therapist want with party horns? When I first saw them, I thought they’d be great to use for an impulse...

iPad App: Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box

by Linda | Feb 16, 2014 | apps, Autism, Blog, Developmental Disabilities, iPad, Multi-needs, Sensory

Ok, this winter has been a doozy!! We’ve had weeks of cloudiness, snow and freezing temperatures. It’s hard for anyone not to be affected and get the winter blues. For my students, this has meant irregular schedules due to snow or “cold”...

Valentine’s Day Activity

by Linda | Feb 11, 2014 | Attention, Autism, Blog, Following Directions, Holidays, Valentine's Day

This year, Valentine’s Day coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the British Invasion…the Beatles on Ed Sullivan! What better way to celebrate both events than with the song, “I Want to Hold Your Hand”! This song is universally enjoyed by...

Rainbow Wrist Streamers

by Linda | Feb 2, 2014 | Blog, Motor skills, Movement, Multi-needs, Streamers

Never underestimate the power of wrist streamers! At the beginning of the school year, I purchased rainbow streamers on wrist scrunchies from Bear Paw Creek, LLC. They work wonderfully with individuals of all ability levels because of their design. Since they are...

Snowball Fight!

by Linda | Jan 25, 2014 | Activities, Autism, Blog, social skills, Special needs, Winter

Here in the Chicago area, we have had a cold and snowy winter! Needless to say, we’ve been exploring aspects of winter in our music therapy sessions. Over the holidays, I found Snowtime Anytime indoor snowballs at Hallmark. I thought they would fit in...