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This was printed by my 2 year old student using his fists. In music therapy, children are not limited by their disabilities. Rather, they and their families are often shown and reminded of their potentials. In this little activity, we introduced the colour of the paints using the scarves, brushing the child’s hands with paints to provide tactile sensory experiences, stamping the fists onto the white areas for visual satisfactions. The songs I used? 1. What’s the colour? 2. Icky sticky icky sticky bubble gum 3. Gong Xi Gong Xi Providing multimodal experiences in supporting the child’s development is part of what I offer at Con Brio Music Therapy. #musictherapy #eipicsg #earlyinterventionsg #earlyintervention #spedsg #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CoB6J4wymOe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So glad to be back at Fei Yue Early Intervention Centre today connecting with the children musically. Love how the improvisations and songs are able to provide a meaningful structure to contain everyone together. #earlyinterventionsg #musictherapy #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckz6eKpShOu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

What is music therapy? How is this music therapy? Throughout my career, this is one question that I have been asked. A Lot. Music therapy is the use of live music in helping the client achieve health-related goals and well-being. After assessment, based on the needs of the child, I provide a musical environment to encourage positive developmental, and holistic environment. For this instance, we learn about food, instil a love for eating through meal preparations, sensorial explorations and boosting self-esteem and confidence. Parent commented and said, “I will open a restaurant for you to be a chef when you grow up…” Among all the different needs and disabilities, we are able to see strengths and abilities, and be hopeful about the future, come what may 😊 I am proud of what I do, and I will not limit any possibilities. #musictherapy #conbriomusictherapy #earlyinterventionsg #spedsg https://www.instagram.com/p/CkyEl0nyhab/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Thank you for the interests! I will be running 2 sessions of this 2-part workshops for those who are interested. Registration at the link in Bio. This course is designed for ukulele beginners who work with children. It is a 2-part workshop (1.5 hours each) that introduces you to basic Ukulele skills, including chords (C, CMaj7, C7, D, F, G, G7, A, Am...) and different strumming techniques (finger picking and strumming) in engaging young children (infants to 6 and beyond). Interaction techniques and musical strategies will also be introduced. Target audience: For anyone who works with children (infants to 6 years old and beyond), parents, educators, allied health professionals... Cost: $120 for a total of 3 hours. (Student discounts: simply take $20 off) But if you were my students, or are currently my students, you need not sign up for this. I believe I would have already taught you some basics, or will be doing so when you’re in Year 3 😊 The reason why it is run three weeks apart is that you will get sufficient time to practise and master the chords and chord changes before we move onto something more challenging in the second part. If you can only attend either one part of a timing, not too worry. I will send you the replay so you can access the information just the same 😊 Thank you again for your interests!!! #preschoolsg #earlyinterventionsg https://www.instagram.com/p/CkiqjzHyLYc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So last week I ran a total of 8 sessions in 5 hours and I served more than 80 children with special needs, mainly autism. I only had general information of the whole group of children and I didn’t know anyone at all! Surprisingly, the sessions went exceptionally well and I thought I should write down the strategies that I didn’t even know I did, but somehow I did naturally within the sessions. There were some meltdowns and chaos, of course, but the sessions all ended calmly and well. The moment the children walked out of the classroom, I could tell that they were satisfied in terms of their sensory, cognitive, emotional and social needs. How I wish I knew all these when I first worked in special education settings. Now I wish for you to know these strategies, for a great start of a new school term. #specialeducationsg #earlychildhoodsg #earlyinterventionsg #preschoolsg #kindergartensg #teachersofinstagrams #preschoolteachersofinstagram #conbriomusictherapy #musictherapist #musictherapy #musictherapystudent #spedteacher #sped #eipic #eipicsg https://www.instagram.com/p/CfO5xMKv4K3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So last week I ran a total of 8 sessions in 5 hours and I served more than 80 children with special needs, mainly autism. I only had general information of the whole group of children and I didn’t know anyone at all! Surprisingly, the sessions went exceptionally well and I thought I should write down the strategies that I didn’t even know I did, but somehow I did naturally within the sessions. There were some meltdowns and chaos, of course, but the sessions all ended calmly and well. The moment the children walked out of the classroom calmly, I could tell that they were satisfied in terms of their sensory, cognitive, emotional and social needs. How I wish I knew all these when I first worked in special education settings. Now I wish for you to know these strategies, for a great start of a new school term. #specialeducationsg #earlychildhoodsg #earlyinterventionsg #preschoolsg #kindergartensg #teachersofinstagrams #preschoolteachersofinstagram #conbriomusictherapy #musictherapist #musictherapy #musictherapystudent #spedteacher #sped #eipic #eipicsg https://www.instagram.com/p/CfO4zhePVtq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I went to an Early Intervention Centre for a holiday programme and did what I did best 💪🏼 8 sessions in 5 hours 💪🏼💪🏼 I am a Music Therapsit; I put on my sensory goggles; I use a strength-based eclectic approach, visual strategies, sensory integration, respectful discipline; I share Music, Empathy, Calmness and expertise, and I am proud to be a Music Therapist. #australianmusictherapists #musictherapist #singaporemusictherapists #hkmusictherapist #earlyinterventionsg #earlyintervention #earlychildhoodsg https://www.instagram.com/p/CfIjs5pPadj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I see young children with developmental delays for engagement, positive developmental play and specific developmental goals in music therapy. Easter is around the corner, so our session this week had a bit of Humpty Dumpty, my favourite interactive bunny book “ Poor Little Rabbit”, and brought along a bunny-ears hairband, a clip-on cotton tail and a mirror for the child to see himself while bouncing on the gym ball working on trunk control and balance. Humpty Dumpty from Australia. Can’t rmb where exactly I got it from though. Little Peter Rabbit Bunny ear set, with a cotton tail and a carrot from Spotlight. Egg shaker from Swee Lee Music. Mirror from @theraplay.sg (Promo Code: CONBRIO10) #easter #easterbunny #easterbunnysong #hoplittlebunnies #earlyinterventionsg #earlyintervention #musictherapy #conbriomusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CcPP9VfPY_f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=