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 […]
Read MoreFinding the Rhythm: Music Therapy and Learning Drum Notation
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 […]
Read MoreCaregiver Guide: Auditory Perception Activities For Kids!
Auditory perception is one of the key components of language development and communication. It’s an essential component to understanding speech and interpreting various sounds. Music-based activities have been shown to be effective in stimulating this type of learning among children. In this blog post, we will discuss some ideas for music-based activities that can aid […]
Read MoreThe Top Challenges Children with Autism Face When It Comes to Auditory Processing Skills
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, […]
Read MoreAn Overview of Auditory Perception Training in Music Therapy
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 […]
Read MoreTechnique Highlight: Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance
Today we are going to take a deeper look at a Neurological Music Therapy technique! Theraputic Instrumental Music Performance (TIMP): This is a technique that I use with nearly all my clients with sensorimotor goals. TIMP is defined as playing musical instruments to… exercise and stimulate functional movement patterns. Appropriate musical instruments are selected in […]
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