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Understanding and Supporting Repetitive Play Behaviors in Children with Autism

Understanding and Supporting Repetitive Play Behaviors in Children with Autism

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 […]

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August 24, 2024 by Jessica Ditty — Client Support

OMREX in Neurologic Music Therapy

OMREX in Neurologic Music Therapy

OMREX in Neurologic Music Therapy The world of Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) offers a fascinating look into how music influences brain functions and how it can be utilized in therapeutic settings. Among the various techniques employed within NMT, Oral Motor and Respiratory Exercises (OMREX) is a valuable tool for individuals with neurological disorders, especially those […]

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April 25, 2024 by Jessica Ditty — Music Interventions

Neurologic Music Therapy Technique: Symbolic Communication Through Music (SYCOM) for Children with Special Needs

Neurologic Music Therapy Technique: Symbolic Communication Through Music (SYCOM) for Children with Special Needs

As a parent of a child with special needs, it can often be tough to find the right kind of therapy that works best for them. One such technique that has shown great success for children with developmental disabilities and neurological disorders is Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT). Within NMT, there is a particular technique called […]

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January 3, 2024 by Jessica Ditty — Music Interventions

Neurologic Music Therapy Technique: Music Speech Stimulation (MUSTIM) for Children

Neurologic Music Therapy Technique: Music Speech Stimulation (MUSTIM) for Children

Okay, let’s talk music and speech! Music has been an integral part of human society since prehistoric times, as it has the power to evoke emotions, and memories and stimulate our minds. Doctors and researchers have also found that music can impact individuals’ neurological activity, making it an effective tool for therapy. One such method […]

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January 3, 2024 by Jessica Ditty — Music Interventions

Drumming up Focus: 30 Music Therapy Activities for Teaching Children with Attention Issues Drum Notation

Drumming up Focus: 30 Music Therapy Activities for Teaching Children with Attention Issues Drum Notation

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 […]

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October 24, 2023 by Jessica Ditty — Client Support

Finding the Rhythm: Music Therapy and Learning Drum Notation

Finding 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 […]

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October 24, 2023 by Jessica Ditty — Client Support

Caregiver Guide: Auditory Perception Activities For Kids!

Caregiver 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 […]

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May 19, 2023 by Jessica Ditty — Client Support

The Top Challenges Children with Autism Face When It Comes to Auditory Processing Skills 

The 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, […]

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May 19, 2023 by Jessica Ditty — Client Support

An Overview of Auditory Perception Training in Music Therapy

An 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 […]

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May 10, 2023 by Jessica Ditty — Client Support

Technique Highlight: Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance

Technique 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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September 23, 2022 by Jessica Ditty — Music Interventions

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