This article was originally published in mycarespace and it has been reproduced with permission from the author Nicole Gamerov. Michael Harrison is stepping in for his wife Sarah today. Together they have 3 boys: Rylan aged 10 years, Eamon aged 4 and Darcy aged 3. All the boys are on the autism spectrum and each of […]
How do MUSIC THERAPISTS use music to develop COMMUNICATION SKILLS in children? This video gives you an insight into how music therapists utilise musical interventions to achieve developmental goals.
Need a simple musical arrangement for Christmas? Here’s a simple arrangement for Silver Bells – all you need are 6 bells! Great to use for your music therapy groups, community music groups, Christmas performance at your school or preschool.
Watch Alex as he learns to play the chords to Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds on the piano! Alex is an autistic young boy who has an innate talent for music. Recently he has been learning how to play chords on the piano in his music lessons, supported by Iani Sujono. Here’s a little snippet […]
Meet Daniel! Daniel is a 3 year old autistic boy who is in the early stages of exploring ways to engage and communicate with others. Here’s his journey so far, supported by his music therapist Iani Sujono.
Meet Dre! Dre is an autistic young boy who loves being immersed in music but he finds it difficult to regulate his energy. His music therapist Pete McDonald is helping Dre to develop his regulation skills while still nurturing his love for musical freedom.
Hi everyone! I’m Iani Sujono, your Registered Music Therapist from Sound Expression in Sydney Australia. Here are my 5 tips on how you can use music to encourage your young child’s vocal exploration and language development. Tip 1. Using music to connect Even if your child isn’t yet able to use words, it’s ok – just have […]
Today is World Music Therapy Day – a perfect time for us to share this clip on what can be achieved through music therapy!
A scaffolding technique to help children learn about waiting, turn-taking and self-control using a drum – the subtleties matter! Scaffolding refers to a variety of techniques used to move a child progressively toward stronger understanding and, ultimately, greater independence in a learning process. Scaffolding can include breaking a large task into smaller parts and verbalising […]
