Fall is here!

Fall is back!  Fall songs and activities can make the season extra special for your child.  Here is a spin on the classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear and a great one for a child on the spectrum: "Orange pumpkin, orange pumpkin, what do you see?"

[Source: www.pediastaff.com]

Check out the variations and adaptations found here, as well as links to more pictures and the digital book!  And be sure to check back for more fall songs and ideas!

Pre-writing Skills with Music

Check out this article about a program that pairs pre-writing exercises with music.

Think how this could be even more effective with a music therapist!!!  A music therapist would be able to pair live client-preferred music to pre-writing exercises and adapt the music depending on the client's response.  In addition, the music therapist could lead instrument playing experiences that target fine motor skills.

It is clear that music is a motivator.  What a wonderful tool that all professionals, parents and teachers can utilize!

We moved!

Many of you know and have seen the new office space at the Regency Centre in Westlake.

MTEC is officially moved in and we couldn't be happier!  Each of the therapists are excited to have their own treatment rooms/office space, as well as new digital pianos.  There is a great group space as well, and we have been especially enjoying the windows!

Check back for more pictures soon!

Summer Fun: Music and Sound

MTEC's summer social group is back!  

We still have room in our older group for kids ages 8-12!  

Contact Alane (alane@mtecincorporated.com) if interested!

In the News: Drumming for Development

Music therapists utilize a variety of instrument playing experiences within their sessions.  Time and time again, we use drumming as a engaging way to achieve client goals and objectives.


Take a look at this article "Drumming for Development: How Drumming Helps Children with Special Needs" from Psychology Today here.

The article explores what kind of drumming experiences can be used and which goals can be targeted, as well as research that proves its effectiveness.

2 Free Pianos!!!

MTEC has two pianos to give away!  Just pay to move it by May 31st!!!  If interested, contact alane@mtecincorporated.com - first come first serve!

We estimate that the cost of moving is around $300, although it may be more or less depending on which moving company you choose.  Here are a few movers in the Cleveland area:

Allied Piano Movers

Bill Kap Piano Movers

Greg's Piano Forte

Moving companies often want to know how many steps or turns it will take.  We have no steps and only one turn coming out of the rooms the pianos are in!

Here are a few pictures of the pianos:

Spotlight: Connecting For Kids

If you have visited MTEC's Facebook page recently, you might have spotted the West Life article highlighting music therapy and our very own Jaime Alspach.  (Click here to read it!)

The article focused on a Meet and Greet hosted by Connecting For Kids, a non-profit company out of Westlake that brings families together for support, information and connection to local professionals.  These families include parents of children with specific diagnoses or parents who may be questioning the development of their child.  Learn more here.