Turn Taking | NeuroHealth Music Therapy, LLC

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....

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...

First Week of School

by Linda | Aug 31, 2013 | Autism, Blog, Impulse Control, Instrument Songs, Intervention ideas, Multi-needs, social skills, Turn Taking

The first week of school has come to a close and we are off to a great start in music therapy! Many of my students are in new schools or have new classmates; therefore, it was important to encourage social interactions. In order to learn each other’s names and...

It’s So Hard to Wait!

by Linda | Mar 2, 2012 | Autism, Blog, Impulse Control, Turn Taking

One of the best songs I’ve used for impulse control is “It’s So Hard to Wait” by Wade Richards, LCAT, MT-BC. It’s great for both individual and group sessions. For groups, I’ve developed this process: 1. The first...

Hiyo Ipsi Naya

by Linda | Jan 22, 2012 | Blog, Native American, Songs, Thanksgiving, Turn Taking

This is a song that I usually do in the Fall when we are talking about Thanksgiving, Pilgrims and Native Americans. I bring in my favorite gathering drum, which has an incredible resonance, and my clients take turns playing it to this song. However, I have one...