There’s an App for that…..Sound Touch

Lately, I have been using this app constantly in my sessions.  I think I must use it everyday with at least 1 client.  This app is fantastic because it addresses so many different goals.  The free version shows a screen of animals that the student can touch.  Once they touch the animal, the screen changes … Continue reading »

Introducing Color Atura

Hey everyone!  I know I know….it’s been a while since I have posted!  I’m sorry about that.  But I have been very busy taking on a brand new load of clients as I moved to another city!  It’s been crazy!  But I love my new city and new clients and am having a great time!  … Continue reading »

What is MT? “Trouble” Music Video

Hey everyone!  It has been over a month since I have posted!  I have been so busy moving to a new city and taking on a completely new load of clients.  It has been a transition but a really good one.  I am very happy where I am now and look forward to the future … Continue reading »

12 Goals of Christmas Recap!

Hey everyone!  I hope you enjoyed my post for the 12 Goals of Christmas!  It was really nice to introduce so many new activities to my clients the last couple of weeks!  Check out each link below to see 12 different Christmas music activities!  Here is a recap below with click-able links for each goal: … Continue reading »

Christmas Goal 12: Speech!

There are so many Christmas songs that are great for working on speech!  I wanted to showcase a few of my favorites today! 12.  Speech I have clients from all ages to all cultures.  They all love my Christmas interventions and I love sharing them!  But for some, they appreciate Christmas music close to their … Continue reading »

Christmas Goal 11: Sound Localization!

I have one client in particular that has a disability that affects his notice of what is going on around him.  I work on localizing sound to make sure he is present with me in the session.  I usually play an instrument in different parts of the room and wait until he turns his head … Continue reading »

Christmas Goal 10: Memory Skills

My series is inching closer to its close.  I have been having so much fun putting together all of these Christmas interventions for my clients and You!  Only 2 more days after today and you can have a variety of Christmas activities to last the rest of the month!  So let’s find out what is … Continue reading »

Christmas Goal 9: Color Identification!

I’m very excited for Day 9!!  I have written a song especially for this goal.  Here is one that you can add to your list of Christmas songs each year that works on color identification. 9:  Color Identification Many of my clients of all ages need extra work with colors and identifying the difference.  I … Continue reading »

Christmas Goal 8: Counting!

8. Counting I found the cutest song for counting at Christmas!  This song is called “Ten Little Elves” and like you think, the same melody as “Ten Little Indians”.  I found this song from Super Simple Songs who always has the best songs for young children!  For each verse after children count to 10, they … Continue reading »

Christmas Goal 7: Impulse Control

Many of my clients get really excited during music therapy!  That is a great thing except that sometimes it can take away from the directions given in the first place.  I use a staple activity all year for this goal.  I change my intervention through different instruments and different music.  Check it out below. 7.  … Continue reading »