One young boy with autism I work with engages in repetitive play behaviors. Initially, he was fascinated by numbers and counting songs like “5 Little Monkeys” and “5 Green and Speckled Frogs.” Later, he developed a keen interest in putting his stuffed animals to sleep and waking them up. To support this behavior, we incorporated […]

If you are a parent or music teacher of an individual with attention issues, music therapy may be an option to consider. Specifically, drumming has been found to be helpful for children with attention disorders because it can help improve focus, self-control, and concentration. This blog post will cover 10 music therapy activities that you […]

As parents and caregivers, it can be quite a challenge to find creative ways to help our children learn and develop new skills. In some situations, traditional methods of learning can be boring and sometimes ineffective for children who have learning or attention challenges. One way to spice up the learning process is through music […]

Autism is a developmental disorder that affects social communication, interaction, and behavior. One characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is auditory processing difficulties. Children with ASD often struggle to make sense of sounds, speech, and language. This can create challenges in daily activities, such as learning, communicating, and participating in social interactions. In this blog, […]

An Overview of Auditory Perception Training in Music Therapy   As many would agree, music has many physical, emotional, or psychological benefits. Music can evoke emotions, memories, thoughts, and behaviors that we may not have been able to access otherwise. This is why music therapy holds a valuable space in therapeutic professions and is growing […]