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Virtual Jack-o-Lantern Activity

by Linda | Oct 29, 2013 | Activities, Blog, Halloween, Motor skills, self-esteem, Turn Taking

Today in a couple of our sessions, we made virtual Jack-o-lanterns! First we sang a song written by my friend and fellow music therapist, Amanda Ellis, called, “Pumpkin, Pumpkin, It’s Almost Halloween”. You can listen to it below or click HERE....

Fun with the Lollipop Drum!

by Linda | Sep 26, 2013 | Attention, Blog, Instruments, Intervention ideas, Motor skills

In this session, one of the students had requested drums and I just so happened to have the ever popular, lollipop drums, with me today. In this video, Sarah is working on motor and attending skills – sustaining play and stopping when cued. As the song...

Instrument of the Day – The Qchord

by Linda | Sep 23, 2013 | Activities, Autism, Blog, Impulse Control, Instruments, Intervention ideas, Motor skills, Turn Taking

The Qchord is a fun and motivating instrument. It is easy to use and can be adapted to all ability levels. This past week we were using it in our groups to work on turn taking and fine motor skills. Waiting for a turn is especially difficult with a...

Working on Social and Motor Skills

by Linda | Jul 30, 2013 | Activities, Autism, Blog, Intervention ideas, Motor skills, Multi-needs, Music Therapy Insights, social skills

[fb_button] Looking for an activity that ties in perfectly with the summer? I have an awesome intervention that addresses social and motor skills. Best of all, it can be used with individuals of all ages and abilities. Earlier this year, I bought a huge, latex free,...