I Gotta Go To The Bathroom
Music Therapy bathroom song for special needs individuals.
Goal: Client will verbally request to use the bathroom when needed.
Domains: Behavior, Speech, Language
This song was created with a particular client in mind. At some point during a typical 60-minute session he will stand up, pat his head, and……
Please, Thank You
Music Therapy manners song for special needs individuals.
Goal: Client will request an item by using “please” and respond to receiving that item with “thank you.”
Domains: Behavior, Language, Speech
You catch more flies with honey than vinegar.
None of the kids I work with seem to enjoy catching flies, but they do……
I Want
Music Therapy requesting song for special needs individuals.
Goal: Client will request an object using the sentence “I want (object).”
Domains: Language, Speech, Behavior
I have numerous requesting songs, some of which I’ve yet to record and some of which are posted:
More, All Done uses sign language to request that……
Instruments used in Music Therapy
My go-to instrument in a music therapy session is an acoustic guitar. It’s popular, portable, and enables me to maintain eye contact with clients. While making recordings, I draw from a larger variety of instruments.
Musical instruments can also be played by clients. A wide variety of goals can be……
Use Your Head To Show Yes Or No
Music Therapy yes/no video & song for special needs individuals.
Goal 1: Clients will imitate head movements signifying yes and no.
Goal 2: Clients will use head movements to answer yes/no questions pertaining to requests.
Goal 3: Clients will use head movements to answer yes/no questions pertaining……
More, All Done
Music Therapy sign language video & song for special needs individuals.
Goal: Clients will sign “more” or “all done” to request the continuation or ending of an activity.
Domains: Language, Motor
Communication is key. Whether through speech, sign, gestures, pictures, or a device, the capacity to connect with other people is essential. A……
I Need Help With That
Music Therapy requesting song for special needs individuals.
Goal: Clients will request help with a specific item or activity.
Domains: Language, Behavior
There is a specific story that led to the creation of this song. Here is that story:
Once upon a time, a tween-aged girl with autism was riding her bus to……
When I Want Something From (Jeff)
Music Therapy requesting song for special needs individuals.
Goal: Client will request preferred objects or activities using a name.
Domains: Language, Social
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